Trauma ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Trauma ( noun )

1. A physical or emotional injury or wound.
2. A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.
3. A condition or reaction resulting from a traumatic experience.

Origin:

From the greek trauma, meaning injury or wound, from the verb terein meaning to wound.

Examples:

1. The trauma of the accident left him with physical and emotional scars.
2. The trauma of losing her son was too much for her to bear.
3. The soldiers suffered from trauma after the war.
4. The trauma of the divorce affected her for years.
5. He was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to the trauma of being in combat.

(As a verb)

Trauma ( verb )

1. A physical or emotional injury or wound.
2. A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.
3. A condition or reaction resulting from a traumatic experience.

Origin:

From the greek trauma, meaning injury or wound, from the verb terein meaning to wound.

Examples:

1. The trauma of the accident left him with physical and emotional scars.
2. The trauma of losing her son was too much for her to bear.
3. The soldiers suffered from trauma after the war.
4. The trauma of the divorce affected her for years.
5. He was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to the trauma of being in combat.