Traumatize: meaning, definitions and examples

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traumatize

 

[ หˆtrษ”ห.mษ™.taษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional distress

To traumatize someone means to cause significant emotional or psychological distress that can lead to lasting effects on their mental health. It typically involves exposing a person to a distressing event or situation, such as violence, injury, or extreme stress. The impact of such trauma can vary greatly from person to person, with some individuals developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and others coping more effectively. Trauma can alter a person's perception of safety and trust in the world.

Synonyms

distress, shock, upset

Examples of usage

  • The accident traumatized the victims.
  • Witnessing the violent incident can traumatize a child.
  • She was traumatized by the sudden loss of her parent.

Translations

Translations of the word "traumatize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น traumatizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค˜เคพเคค เคชเคนเฅเคเคšเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช traumatisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyakiti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะฒะผัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ traumatyzowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒฉใ‚ฆใƒžใ‚’ไธŽใˆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท traumatiser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ traumatizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท travma yaลŸatmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋ผ์šฐ๋งˆ๋ฅผ ์ฃผ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุคุฐูŠ ู†ูุณูŠุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ traumatizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ traumatizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝฟๅ—ๅˆ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ travmatizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sorgar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะฐะฒะผะฐั‚ะธะทะฐั†ะธัะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ›แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒ˜แƒงแƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ travma yaratmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ traumatizar

Etymology

The word 'traumatize' stems from the Greek word 'trauma', which means 'wound' or 'hurt'. Originally used in medical contexts to describe physical injuries, it has been adapted in psychological terms to refer to hurting one's psyche. The transition from physical to psychological trauma occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as the field of psychology developed and researchers began to understand the profound effects of emotional and psychological distress. The term became more common in the mid-20th century, particularly in discussions surrounding war veterans returning home with mental health issues after experiencing combat. As the understanding of mental health evolved, 'traumatize' began to encompass a wide range of distressing experiences, emphasizing the importance of addressing both emotional and psychological wounds.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,406, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.