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Q: How is the word 'concussion' different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of concussion are collision , impact , and shock . While all these words mean "a forceful, even violent contact between two or more things," concussion when not in technical use, often suggests the shattering, disrupting, or weakening effects of a collision, explosion, or blow. // bystanders felt the concussion of the blast

Q: When is it sensible to use 'collision' instead of 'concussion'?

The words collision and concussion can be used in similar contexts, but collision implies the coming together of two or more things with such force that both or all are damaged or their progress is severely impeded. // the collision damaged the vehicle

Q: When can 'impact' be used instead of 'concussion'?

The synonyms impact and concussion are sometimes interchangeable, but impact may be used to imply contact between two things, at least one of which is impelled toward the other. // the glass shattered on impact with the floor

Q: When is 'shock' a more appropriate choice than 'concussion'?

The words shock and concussion are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, shock often denotes the effect produced by a collision and carries the suggestion of something that strikes or hits with force. // the shock of falling rocks

concussion

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kən-ˈkə-shən

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as in collision

a forceful coming together of two things the concussion of the two football players sent them both to the ground

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as in crash

the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact the theory that such a concussion, by a giant asteroid or comet millions of years ago, led to the extinction of the dinosaurs

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How is the word concussion different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of concussion are collision, impact, and shock. While all these words mean "a forceful, even violent contact between two or more things," concussion when not in technical use, often suggests the shattering, disrupting, or weakening effects of a collision, explosion, or blow.

bystanders felt the concussion of the blast

When is it sensible to use collision instead of concussion?

The words collision and concussion can be used in similar contexts, but collision implies the coming together of two or more things with such force that both or all are damaged or their progress is severely impeded.

the collision damaged the vehicle

When can impact be used instead of concussion?

The synonyms impact and concussion are sometimes interchangeable, but impact may be used to imply contact between two things, at least one of which is impelled toward the other.

the glass shattered on impact with the floor

When is shock a more appropriate choice than concussion?

The words shock and concussion are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, shock often denotes the effect produced by a collision and carries the suggestion of something that strikes or hits with force.

the shock of falling rocks

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Recent Examples of concussion Defensive tackle Jordan Elliott, concussion Considered one of the 49ers’ better interior run defenders, Elliott departed after 26 snaps against the Packers and hadn’t practiced through Thursday. —

Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024 Smith has missed just two games throughout his NFL career, one being earlier this season due to a concussion. —

Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 The Texans now lead 17-7. 3d ago / 6:18 PM PST Copied Share Jake Ferguson is done for the night Rohan Nadkarni Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson has been ruled out for the game with a concussion. —

Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024 Iowa quarterback shuffle continues as Cade McNamara to return from concussion Lakers to add Pat Riley statue outside Crypto.com Arena Should the Giants trade Lamonte Wade, Jr.? —

New York Times, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for concussion

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Previous observations from Hubble in 1994 hinted at the complexity of quasar environments, suggesting that galactic collisions and mergers play a key role in powering these celestial giants.

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
While that collision was briefly avoided due to COVID-19, California once again is confronted with a Gann issue that can no longer be ignored.

Jon Coupal, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024