concussive

American  

[kuhn-kuhs-iv] / kənˈkʌs ɪv /

adjective

1. Pathology. characteristic of, caused by, or causing concussion.

2. violently jarring.

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Example Sentences

This includes, but is not limited to, weapons like stun guns, pepper spray and a variety of concussive projectiles that proponents and manufacturers suggest provide an option for law enforcement that stops short of the lethal force of live ammunition.

From Salon

In light of the many issues with concussive weapons, lawmakers in some states have shown a willingness to restrict the sorts of scenarios in which it is permissible for police to deploy certain less lethal weapons.

From Salon

He has also identified what he said are clear parallels between crews’ symptoms and those he’s found in soldiers with concussive traumas caused by chemical exposures and explosive blasts on battlefields.

From The Wall Street Journal

The former players claim the governing bodies were negligent in failing to take reasonable action to protect them from serious brain injuries, and should have established and implemented rules on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of actual or suspected concussive injuries.

From BBC

The fires ripped a path of destruction, one so total and instantaneous that it was concussive for L.A.

From Los Angeles Times