Traumatize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹɔ.mə.taɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Traumatize is a verb meaning (transitive, pathology) To injure, e.g. tissues, by force or by thermal, chemical or other agents.
Meaning
(transitive, pathology) To injure, e.g. tissues, by force or by thermal, chemical or other agents.
More Meanings
- (transitive, psychiatry) To cause a trauma in.
Example Sentences
I was traumatized by a childhood experience.
Word Forms
- traumatizes
- traumatizing
- traumatized
- traumatise
Synonyms for traumatize
Depending on context, synonyms include shock.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shock, traumatise, retraumatize, irritate, touch, affect.
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