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to traumatize
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to cause severe emotional distress or psychological harm to someone, often resulting in long-term effects
Transitive: to traumatize sb
traumatize
v
trauma
n
Example
The sudden loss of her loved one traumatized her, leading to months of grief and depression.
The war veteran was traumatized by his combat experiences, struggling with nightmares and hypervigilance.
Witnessing the violent car crash traumatized the bystanders, who struggled with flashbacks and anxiety.
The abusive relationship traumatized her, leaving lasting scars on her mental health.
The experience of being robbed at gunpoint traumatized the convenience store clerk, who developed PTSD.