Traumatize (verb)

1. To cause psychological harm or distress to.
2. To cause emotional injury or harm, especially as a result of a traumatic experience or event.
3. To cause psychological or emotional trauma, harm, or damage to someone.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from trauma + -ize.

Examples:

1. The violent movie traumatized her, and she had nightmares for weeks.
2. The soldier was traumatized by the horrors he witnessed in the war.
3. The accident traumatized the child and she was scared to go near roads.
4. The traumatic event left a lasting impact and traumatized the entire community.
5. She was traumatized by the abuse she suffered and had difficulty trusting anyone.