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Definition trauma in British English

trauma noun

noun
/ˈtrɔːmə/
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.

Synonyms and related words
surprise shock blow
1.1

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

Example

He continues to suffer emotional trauma.

Synonyms and related words
nomophobia fear fright
2

a serious injury

Example

head and neck trauma

Example

a trauma victim

Synonyms and related words
injury loss wound
Definition trauma in British English