concuss

Definitions

1. To injure the brain of, usually temporarily, by violent impact.
   transitive
2. To force to do something, or give up something, by intimidation; to coerce.

Equivalents

Examples

“The blow⟳ will concuss him.”

“The opposite principle , or rather the opposite practice of intrusion , is the reverse of this : it consists in concussing the Presbytery to ordain , and in concussing the people to receive⟳.”

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