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Traum

Noun

Definition: A term used in psychology to describe a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

Example sentence: The therapy session aimed to help the patient overcome the trauma caused by the car accident.

Verb

Definition: To cause someone to experience a deep emotional shock or distressing experience.

Example sentence: The graphic scenes from the horror movie traumatized the young audience.

Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or resulting from a traumatic experience.

Example sentence: The development of PTSD is often associated with traumatic events.

Adverb

Definition: In a traumatized manner; deeply emotionally disturbed.

Example sentence: She stared blankly ahead, traumatized by the shocking news.

Related Forms

Traumatize: Verb. To subject someone to trauma forcibly.

Example sentence: The war veteran was traumatized by the memories of combat.

Traumatic: Adjective. Causing or relating to a traumatic experience.

Example sentence: The accident left him with a traumatic brain injury.

Traumatized: Adjective. Experiencing the effects of trauma; psychologically affected.

Example sentence: The traumatized victims sought counseling to help them recover.