Definition of "concuss" []

• To injure by concussion: "a middle-aged woman concussed by a blow on the head” ( Manchester Guardian Weekly). (verb-transitive)

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• "Now they are being portrayed as evil, soulless dudes who don't care if they concuss themselves or give concussions to others."
• "Automatic weapons fire sizzles over my head; mortars concuss in the water."
• "Firearms have approximately zero range underwater, so are even less dangerous, although they may concuss the shooter."