Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
traumatize
verb
/ˈtrɔːmətaɪz/
Definition
To cause someone to experience a serious emotional shock or distress.
Examples
- Witnessing the accident can traumatize a person for life.
- She felt traumatized after the unexpected loss of her pet.
- Therapists can help individuals who have been traumatized by past events.
Meaning
Traumatize refers to the effect of severe emotional disturbances, often as a result of harmful experiences.
Synonyms
- shock
- distress
- upset
- afflict
- torment
