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- [kuh n-kuhs]
- /kənˈkʌs/
- /kənˈkʌs/
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- [kuh n-kuhs]
- /kənˈkʌs/
Definitions of concuss word
- verb concuss to injure (the brain) by a violent blow, fall, etc 3
- verb concuss to shake violently; agitate; disturb 3
- verb transitive concuss to cause to have a concussion 3
- verb with object concuss to injure by concussion: He was mildly concussed by the falling books. 1
- noun concuss Hit the head of (a person or animal), causing temporary unconsciousness or confusion. 1
- transitive verb concuss injure to the head 1
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Origin of concuss
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin concussus, past participle of concutere, equivalent to con- con- + -cut-, combining form of quat-, stem of quatere to shake + -tus past participle ending
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Parts of speech for Concuss
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
concuss popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
concuss usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for concuss
verb concuss
- disturb — to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.
- churn — A churn is a container which is used for making butter.
- beat — If you beat someone or something, you hit them very hard.
- toss — Terminal Oriented Social Science
- rock — rock the boat, Informal. to disrupt the smooth functioning or routine of something: Don't rock the boat by demanding special treatment from management.
Antonyms for concuss
verb concuss
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- lull — to put to sleep or rest by soothing means: to lull a child by singing.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- tranquilize — calm sb with drugs
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