traumatize
verb (used with object)
to injure (tissues) by force or by thermal, chemical, etc., agents.
are traumatizing
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present progressiveof traumatize.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Ireana Marie Williams, a member of Students Demand Actions at California State University, Sacramento, said shooter drills and lockdowns are traumatizing for students.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 12, 2024
“We are traumatizing these kids. This is terrible. This is horrible,” the employee said, according to Ms. Elkins.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 8, 2021
