post-traumatic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of post-traumatic
Example Sentences
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I still suffer from nightmares and post-traumatic stress disorder.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Kylie Jenner is sued by a former housekeeper who says she has post-traumatic stress disorder after ‘severe harassment’ from fellow staff while working for the beauty mogul.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Some local residents have long pressed leaders to act, saying that intrusive noise could worsen post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
In a victim impact statement she read out in court, Jordan Fox said she suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder from being in the pub at the time.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Overall the tests pointed to post-traumatic stress syndrome, though she has yet to decide on the strategy to manage it.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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