concussion

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A violent collision or shock.

   It is believed that great ringing of bells, in populous cities, hath dissipated pestilent air; which may be from the concussion of the air.

2. 2
   noun

   The unlawful forcing of another by threats of violence to yield up something of value.

   Then Concussion, Rapine, Pillories, / Their Catalogue of Accusations fill.

3. 3
   noun

   any violent blow

4. 4
   noun

   injury to the brain caused by a blow

From Latin concussiō. Equivalent to concuss + -ion.

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