Traumatize (Verb)
Meaning
Inflict a trauma upon.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The car accident was so severe that it was bound to traumatize anyone who witnessed it.
- Watching a loved one go through a serious illness can traumatize family members for a lifetime.
- The violence she experienced at the hands of her ex-partner traumatized her, causing severe anxiety.
- Witnessing war firsthand can traumatize even the strongest soldiers and affect them for years.
- Experiencing sexual abuse as a child can traumatize victims, leaving long-lasting emotional and psychological scars.