concussion grenade
noun
plural concussion grenades
: a grenade that produces its effect by the blast of its detonation rather than from the fragmentation of its casing
also
: flash-bang
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The documentary unfolds in real time as the protesters successfully disrupt the WTO meetings, then police – who had promised to allow peaceful demonstrations – ramp up their aggressive posture and eventually attack crowds with pepper spray, tear gas, and concussion grenades.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Concussion grenade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concussion%20grenade. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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