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concussed

concussed

7.9
Shaken and damaged by a strong blast
  • adjective
  • /kənˈkʌst/
translation icon : dañado
  • Inspectors found several concussed support beams in the warehouse following the earthquake.

Examples

  • After the explosion, the concussed machinery was no longer safe to operate.

  • The concussed windows rattled for hours after the blast shook the entire street.

  • The concussed building showed signs of structural damage.

  • After the earthquake, many concussed houses needed urgent repairs.

  • The concussed walls of the factory were evidence of the massive explosion that occurred.

  • Following the earthquake, the concussed roofs of several buildings required immediate attention.

  • The concussed pavement had deep cracks and was marked by the impact of heavy machinery.

Synonyms

to smashed up
vsconcussed
  • Informal
1 4.8

Become damaged or broken into pieces after a hard hit

is shaken or disturbed without necessarily being broken
knocked-out
vsconcussed
  • Informal
1 6.8

Damaged and worn so it no longer works well

refers to being shaken or damaged by a violent blow rather than from wear

Antonyms

intact
304 3.7

Whole and not damaged or missing any parts

How Shaken

wrecked
4.0
damaged
1 1.1
concussed
7.9
shaken
2.7
rattled
  • Informal
1 7.0
intact
304 3.7

Surface Forms

concussed positive

Morphology

concussed = concuss (semi-transparent) = con + cuss + ed

The verb 'concuss' is not commonly used, making the adjective 'concussed' less immediately recognizable.

Etymology

Concussed comes from the old Latin verb concutere, meaning 'to shake together'. That's why a concussed window, beam, or machine has been violently shaken by a blast or hit and may be damaged.