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    Trauma

    /ˈtrɔɪ.mə/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.
    The loss of her loved one caused her significant emotional trauma.
    a physical injury.
    The patient was treated for trauma sustained in the car accident.
    an emotional wound or shock that creates lasting psychological effects.
    He struggled with childhood trauma that affected his adult relationships.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'τραῦμα' (trauma), meaning 'wound' or 'injury'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emotional trauma:
    Psychological damage resulting from distressing events.
    trauma-informed care:
    An approach to therapy that recognizes the impact of trauma on individuals.
    trauma bond:
    A strong emotional attachment formed between individuals through shared traumatic experiences.

    Related Words

    traumatize
    To cause someone to experience a trauma.
    traumatology
    The branch of medicine that deals with wounds and injuries.
    psychotrauma
    Psychological trauma that compromises a person's mental health.

    Slang Meanings

    Drama or excessive emotional response.
    Stop with the trauma, it's just a minor setback.
    A situation causing stress or emotional pain.
    That meeting was total trauma, I can't believe it.