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- pronunciation:
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kuh
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a violent shaking or heavy blow; shock.
The concussion of the earthquake cracked the sidewalk.- similar words:
- shock
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| definition 2: |
an injury to the brain caused by a heavy blow, fall, or shock.
He fell from the ladder and got a concussion. |
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| derivations: |
concussional (adj.), concussive (adj.) |
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