Retraumatize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Retraumatize is a verb meaning (psychology, transitive) To traumatize again or anew.
Meaning
(psychology, transitive) To traumatize again or anew.
Example Sentences
One risk of introducing potent material too fast is that a veteran could become retraumatized and perhaps unwilling to continue other kinds of therapy, as well.
Word Forms
- retraumatizes
- retraumatizing
- retraumatized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include traumatize, revictimize, revictimise, re-stigmatize, reafflict, recauterize.
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