traumatize
verb (used with object)
to injure (tissues) by force or by thermal, chemical, etc., agents.
has traumatized
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present perfectof traumatize (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The incident has traumatized her four kids whose ages range from 2 to 10, according to Medina.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2025
Asian American voters also said they were motivated by issues beyond the actions of the board: The number of high-profile attacks against Asian Americans, many of them older, has traumatized the community.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2022
Steenman alleged earlier this year that the Wit and Wisdom curriculum has "traumatized" dozens of children.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2021
Fritzler said the experience has traumatized the survivors.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 6, 2019
The death of Zavascki is the latest twist in a tale of scandal that has traumatized Brazil.
From Time ● Jan. 23, 2017
