Traumatize
verb
To cause someone to experience psychological trauma.
The accident traumatized the passengers, leading to lasting anxiety.
Usage tips
Neutral
psychologically traumatize, severely traumatize, deeply traumatize
verb
To shock someone so much that it affects their mental state.
The news of the disaster traumatized the community.
Usage tips
Informal
traumatized by an event, unable to recover from trauma, experiencing trauma
verb
To cause someone to experience psychological trauma.
The accident traumatized the passengers, leading to lasting anxiety.
Usage tips
Neutral
psychologically traumatize, severely traumatize, deeply traumatize
verb
To shock someone so much that it affects their mental state.
The news of the disaster traumatized the community.
Usage tips
Informal
traumatized by an event, unable to recover from trauma, experiencing trauma
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Genetic Memory
This term refers to the inherited memories that can possibly be triggered by trauma.
'Her reaction was as if she had experienced the event herself.'
Pro Tip 2/3Psychological Impact
Recognize that witnessing or experiencing trauma can have profound effects that last a lifetime.
'He had to face the psychological impact of the war long after it was over.'
Pro Tip 3/3Childhood Trauma
Understand that early life events can leave lasting scars, often affecting adult behavior.
'Many studies show that childhood trauma can lead to difficulties in relationships.'
Pro Tip 1/3Genetic Memory
This term refers to the inherited memories that can possibly be triggered by trauma.
'Her reaction was as if she had experienced the event herself.'
Pro Tip 2/3Psychological Impact
Recognize that witnessing or experiencing trauma can have profound effects that last a lifetime.
'He had to face the psychological impact of the war long after it was over.'
Pro Tip 3/3Childhood Trauma
Understand that early life events can leave lasting scars, often affecting adult behavior.
'Many studies show that childhood trauma can lead to difficulties in relationships.'
Pro Tip 1/3Genetic Memory
This term refers to the inherited memories that can possibly be triggered by trauma.
'Her reaction was as if she had experienced the event herself.'
Pro Tip 2/3Psychological Impact
Recognize that witnessing or experiencing trauma can have profound effects that last a lifetime.
'He had to face the psychological impact of the war long after it was over.'
Pro Tip 3/3Childhood Trauma
Understand that early life events can leave lasting scars, often affecting adult behavior.
'Many studies show that childhood trauma can lead to difficulties in relationships.'
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