traumatize
//ˈtrɔː.mə.taɪz//
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.