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Traumatized

Verb / ˈtrɔ:mʌˌtaɪzd / Another word for traumatized — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cause someone to feel severe emotional pain and suffering, typically as a result of a disturbing experience or event.

Synonyms & similar words

traumatize traumatise shock distressed shaken shocked horrified rattled unsettled upset distraught devastated wounded hurt harmed injured offended scared terrified frightened panicked alarmed paralyzed

Example sentences

  1. The loss of her beloved pet traumatized her deeply.
  2. He was traumatized by the violence he witnessed in his neighborhood.
  3. The survivors of the plane crash were traumatized by the experience.
  4. The abuse she suffered as a child traumatized her for years.
  5. The soldier was traumatized by the horrors of war.

Quotes

  • I was traumatized into thinking that I couldn't be a writer.
  • I'm going to need therapy to get over this. I'll be traumatized for the rest of my life.
  • I'm still traumatized by high school. I'll never forget those years.

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