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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Traumatize
The primary meaning of the word "Traumatize" is to cause someone to feel severe emotional or psychological distress, often resulting in long-lasting effects.
Definitions
- To cause someone to experience a traumatic event, typically resulting in long-term psychological damage or distress.
- To subject someone to a traumatic experience, often leading to emotional or psychological scarring.
Etymology of Traumatize
The word "Traumatize" originates from the Greek word "trauma," meaning wound, and the suffix "-ize," which forms a verb.
The term has been used in English since the late 17th century to describe physical injuries, and its meaning expanded to include psychological trauma in the late 19th century.
Example Uses
- The patient was traumatized by the accident and required extensive counseling to recover.
- The news of the natural disaster traumatized the community, leaving many residents in a state of shock.
- The experience of being bullied in school traumatized the child, affecting their self-esteem and confidence.