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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

traumatize

/trəˈmɑːtɪzaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does traumatize mean?

verb

To cause someone to experience a strong feeling of shock, distress, or anxiety, often as a result of a traumatic event. To cause someone to feel emotionally or psychologically damaged.

Example

"The news of the accident traumatized the community, leaving many people in a state of shock."

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