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What is another word for Trauma? – 157 Trauma Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    shock distress suffering pain injury wound harm damage affliction anguish torment misery hardship disaster catastrophe calamity crisis emergency blow upset disturbance stress strain anxiety fear horror shockwave upheaval toll impact effect consequence aftermath sequela suffering hardship

    Meaning of Trauma

    A psychological or emotional response to a distressing event, or a physical injury.

    Definitions

    • A state of shock, distress, or discomfort following a physically or emotionally stressful event
    • An emotional response to a terrible event, or a physical injury
    • A wound or injury, especially one made by a sharp object

    Etymology of Trauma

    The word "trauma" comes from the Greek word "τραῦμα" (trauma), meaning "wound" or "injury", which is derived from the verb "τιτράω" (titrao), meaning "to wound"
    Historically, the term was used in medicine to describe physical injuries, but its meaning has expanded to include psychological and emotional distress

    Example Uses

    • The patient experienced trauma after the car accident and required counseling
    • The trauma of losing a loved one can be overwhelming and take years to heal
    • The new employee struggled to cope with the trauma of being bullied at her previous job

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    relief comfort solace peace calm serenity tranquility happiness joy bliss euphoria delight pleasure satisfaction contentment well-being health wholeness integrity stability security safety protection shield defense rescue salvation liberation freedom

    Related Nouns

    stress anxiety fear pain injury wound shock distress suffering hardship disaster catastrophe calamity crisis emergency blow upset disturbance strain toll impact effect consequence aftermath sequela syndrome disorder disease illness sickness affliction torment misery

    Related Verbs

    harm hurt injure wound damage afflict torment distress strain stress shock upset disturb disrupt shatter devastate overwhelm overpower crush oppress persecute harass abuse neglect mistreat maltreat bruise batter scar

    Related Adjectives

    painful distressing stressful anxious fearful shocking upsetting disturbing straining stressful harmful hurtful injurious damaging afflictive tormenting miserable wretched dismal dreary gloomy depressing oppressive crushing overwhelming devastating traumatic psychological emotional physical