Concuss
verb
To cause a concussion or injury to the brain.
The football player was concussed during the match and had to be taken to the hospital.
Often appears as...
- concussed player
- concussed during the match
verb
To shock or disturb someone's mind.
Her sudden change in behaviour concussed him.
Often appears as...
- concussed by the shock
- concussed by the news
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Literary
verb
To cause a concussion or injury to the brain.
The football player was concussed during the match and had to be taken to the hospital.
Often appears as...
- concussed player
- concussed during the match
verb
To shock or disturb someone's mind.
Her sudden change in behaviour concussed him.
Often appears as...
- concussed by the shock
- concussed by the news
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used when talking about brain injuries, often related to sports or accidents.
The boxer was concussed after a heavy blow to the head.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Trauma
Implies a physical injury, not just a bump or a light hit.
She fell off her bike and concussed herself on the pavement.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Condition
Signifies a serious condition that requires medical attention.
The skier was concussed and needed immediate evaluation by the medical team.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used when talking about brain injuries, often related to sports or accidents.
The boxer was concussed after a heavy blow to the head.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Trauma
Implies a physical injury, not just a bump or a light hit.
She fell off her bike and concussed herself on the pavement.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Condition
Signifies a serious condition that requires medical attention.
The skier was concussed and needed immediate evaluation by the medical team.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used when talking about brain injuries, often related to sports or accidents.
The boxer was concussed after a heavy blow to the head.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Trauma
Implies a physical injury, not just a bump or a light hit.
She fell off her bike and concussed herself on the pavement.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Condition
Signifies a serious condition that requires medical attention.
The skier was concussed and needed immediate evaluation by the medical team.
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