traumatize
1 of 1verb/ˈtrɔmətaɪz/
Forms:traumatizes,traumatizing,traumatized,traumatized
1
to cause severe emotional distress or psychological harm to someone, often resulting in long-term effects
transitive- Witnessing the violent car crash traumatized the bystanders, who struggled with flashbacks and anxiety.
- The abusive relationship traumatized her, leaving lasting scars on her mental health.
- The experience of being robbed at gunpoint traumatized the convenience store clerk, who developed PTSD.
- The sudden loss of her loved one traumatized her, leading to months of grief and depression.
- The war veteran was traumatized by his combat experiences, struggling with nightmares and hypervigilance.
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