concuss

verb

Etymology: From Latin concussus, the perfect passive participle of concutiō (“shake violently”), from con- + quatiō (“shake, hit”).

1. To injure the brain of, usually temporarily, by violent impact.

   “The blow will concuss him.”

2. To force to do something, or give up something, by intimidation; to coerce.

   “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.”