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Definition of traumatize

traumatize

/ˈtrɔːmətaɪz/
(UK: traumatise)
trau · ma · tize
Adverb:traumatically
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Adjective:traumatic
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Past Simple:traumatized
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Past Participle:traumatized
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Present Participle:traumatizing
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• verb

1

To subject someone to lasting shock, severe emotional distress, or psychological injury as a result of a deeply disturbing experience.

Example

"The sudden natural disaster continued to traumatize residents long after the town was rebuilt."

2

To inflict physical injury or damage upon bodily tissue or an organ (especially in medical contexts).

Example

"The surgeon worked carefully to avoid any unnecessary pressure that might traumatize the surrounding nerve tissue."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the noun 'trauma' (from Ancient Greek trauma, meaning 'wound' or 'hurt') combined with the verbal suffix '-ize'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Traumatize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/traumatize
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