Synonyms of concussions

concussions

noun

plural of concussion

1

as in collisions

a forceful coming together of two things

the concussion of the two football players sent them both to the ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collisions
• impacts
• crashes
• shocks
• jolts
• thumps
• bumps
• slams
• blows
• impingements
• encounters
• contacts
• slaps
• kicks
• punches
• jounces
• strikes
• jars
• hits
• knocks
• raps
• wallops
• buffets
• batterings
• thrashings
• bashings
• smashes
• touches
• meetings
• lickings

2

as in crashes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collisions
• crashes
• wrecks
• accidents
• smashups
• crack-ups
• pileups
• ruins
• smashes
• destructions
• demolishments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of concussions

The Dolphins seldom ran sneaks with Tua Tagovailoa because of his limited size and history of concussions and other injuries. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Thirteen percent of older adults have experienced a traumatic brain injury — most often caused by falls — and more than 80 percent of traumatic brain injuries are concussions. — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2026

Steinberg assured me progress has been made on several fronts with regard to concussions. — Michael Arkush, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026

Murray was walking around and talking with teammates in the locker room afterward, but concussions are unpredictable and delicate injuries so the Vikings had no update on his status or timetable for his return. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

There is some level of subjectivity attached to each situation, including a player’s history of concussions as well as the severity of the active concussion. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

But for all the talk about Penix’s knee(s), the new coaching staff and the best way to handle a less-than-ideal quarterback situation, Tagovailoa’s history of concussions hasn’t been particularly top of mind. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Tim Moscicki, an athletic trainer at Loyola High for 38 years, said much has changed for the better in protecting football players from concussions and other head injuries. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Stokes also said that the three concussions have left him with some lingering symptoms. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026