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concussive

American  
[kuhn-kuhs-iv] / kənˈkʌs ɪv /

adjective

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

  2. violently jarring.


Example Sentences

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The goal came from a concussive 50-50 challenge between Grealish and Christensen on the Villa left near the halfway line.

From The Guardian

The price he paid was cumulative brain trauma, both concussive and sub-concussive.

From Salon

Dogs are also highly sensitive to the concussive force of fireworks, Howe said.

From Los Angeles Times

David Madaras was a 22-year-old Marine when the concussive wave hit him from the explosion in 1983.

From Reuters

So for roughly 30 minutes, the band sounded like a slamming car door that had learned how to sing pop songs — tuneful, concussive and totally ecstatic.

From Washington Post