Definitions

1. verb

to cause (someone) to experience a strong feeling of shock, horror, or intense emotional pain

“The news of the accident would traumatise many people who had family members involved.”

2. verb

to cause (someone) to experience a traumatic event or situation

“The war would traumatise a generation of young people.”

3. noun

an event or experience that causes a strong feeling of shock, horror, or intense emotional pain

“The loss of her child was a traumatic experience that she would never forget.”