Concussing: meaning, definitions and examples
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concussing
[ kənˈkəsɪŋ ]
medical injury
Concussing refers to the act of causing a concussion, which is a type of traumatic brain injury. This injury can occur due to a blow to the head or body, causing the brain to rapidly move inside the skull. Symptoms often include confusion, headaches, dizziness, and sometimes loss of consciousness.
Synonyms
dazing, stunning, traumatizing.
Examples of usage
- He was concussing a player during the football match.
- The boxer was warned about concussing his opponent.
- Doctors are studying the effects of concussing on young athletes.
Translations
Translations of the word "concussing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 concussão
🇮🇳 कांसेशन
🇩🇪 Gehirnerschütterung
🇮🇩 kecelakaan otak
🇺🇦 струс мозку
🇵🇱 wstrząs mózgu
🇯🇵 脳震盪
🇫🇷 commotion cérébrale
🇪🇸 conmoción cerebral
🇹🇷 sarsıntı
🇰🇷 뇌진탕
🇸🇦 ارتجاج
🇨🇿 otřes mozku
🇸🇰 otras mozgu
🇨🇳 脑震荡
🇸🇮 pretres možganov
🇮🇸 heilahristingur
🇰🇿 ми brain concussion
🇬🇪 მეხსიერების შერყევა
🇦🇿 beyin sarsıntısı
🇲🇽 contusión cerebral
Etymology
The term 'concussing' derives from the Latin word 'concussio', which means 'to shake violently'. The prefix 'con-' means 'together', and 'quatere' means 'to shake'. This medical term has been used since the late Middle Ages to describe the effect of a sudden and violent blow. The word evolved over time to represent not just the act of shaking but the serious consequences of strong impacts, particularly in sports and accidents. As understanding of brain injuries progressed, the term became more commonly associated with the clinical diagnosis of concussions, shifting its usage in medical literature and everyday language.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,346, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.