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Definition trauma in American English

trauma noun

noun
/ˈtrɔmə/
1

a bad experience that makes you feel very upset, afraid, or shocked

Example

a series of childhood traumas

Example

Some soldiers never recover from the trauma of battle.

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1.1

a feeling of being very upset, afraid, or shocked after a bad experience

Example

He continues to suffer emotional trauma.

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2

a serious injury

Example

a unit specializing in head and neck trauma

Example

a trauma victim

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Definition trauma in American English