Definitions

1. verb

to cause (someone) to experience a traumatic or disturbing event, especially one that causes psychological shock or severe emotional distress.

“The accident traumatized the young driver, leaving her with anxiety and nightmares for months.”

2. verb

to cause (something) to be severely damaged or impaired.

“The lack of maintenance has traumatized the engine, making it inoperable.”

3. noun

a person who has been traumatized.

“The psychologist specialized in treating traumatized victims of domestic abuse.”