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Definition traumatize in American English

traumatize verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈtrɔməˌtaɪz/
1

to make someone feel very upset, afraid, or shocked

Example

Many young children are traumatized by the divorce of their parents.

Definition traumatize in American English