traumatize

 
Pronunciation: /ˈtrɔːmətʌɪz/
(also traumatise)

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