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traumatize

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɔːmətʌɪz/

(also traumatise)
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Definition of traumatize

verb

[with object]
  • subject to lasting shock as a result of a disturbing experience or physical injury:the children were traumatized by separation from their families
  • Medicine cause physical injury to: the dressings can be removed without traumatizing newly formed tissue

Derivatives

traumatization

noun

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