
Trauma
Emotional Impact
Refers to severe emotional distress, not just minor troubles.

Survivors often face trauma after natural disasters.
Extended Effects
Can imply long-term psychological consequences.

Her childhood trauma affected her well into adulthood.
Not Physical
In this context, trauma refers to emotional pain, not physical injury.

Healing from trauma can be harder than healing from physical injuries.
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AfflictionAgonyAnguishDistressInjuryShockTormentWound
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