traumatize

//ˈtrɔː.mə.taɪz//
C1Frequency Level 12Neutral
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Verb

traumatizeInfinitive
traumatizePresent tense
traumatizedPast tense
traumatizedPast participle
traumatizingPresent participle
traumatizesThird-person singular
1

To cause severe emotional or psychological distress to someone, often resulting in lasting mental harm.

The accident traumatized her so deeply that she couldn't drive for years.

2

To cause physical injury or wound, especially in a medical context.

The accident traumatized his spinal cord.

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