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Concuss

Con-cuss′

,
Verb.
T.
[L.
concussus
, p. p. of
concutere
. See
Concussion
.]
1.
To shake or agitate.
Concussed with uncertainty.”
Daniel.
2.
(Law)
To force (a person) to do something, or give up something, by intimidation; to coerce.
Wharton.

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concuss

concuss

English

Verb

concuss (third-person singular simple present concusses, present participle concussing, simple past and past participle concussed)

  1. (transitive) To injure the brain of, usually temporarily, by violent impact.
    The blow will concuss him.
  2. (law) To force to do something, or give up something, by intimidation; to coerce.
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