trauma

noun
UK: /ˈtrɔː.mə/
US: /ˈtraʊ.mə/

  1. A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

    1. The accident was a real trauma for her because of the fear. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soldiers experienced severe trauma during the intense combat situation. [ ] [ ]

  2. Serious injury or shock to the body, often resulting from violence or an accident.

    1. He suffered head trauma in the car crash and needs surgery. [ ] [ ]
    2. The emergency room team worked to stabilize the patient's trauma injuries. [ ] [ ]

  3. An emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster.

    1. She is still dealing with the trauma of losing her home in a fire. [ ] [ ]
    2. The therapist helped the patient process the psychological trauma from his childhood. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shock injury distress upset hardship ordeal
trauma transitive-verb

  1. To cause someone emotional distress to the point where it makes a lasting impact.

    1. The event traumatized him for years, making him fear crowds. [ ] [ ]
    2. Witnessing the violence traumatized her so much that she needed therapy. [ ] [ ]
trauma adjective

  1. Relating to the treatment of injuries or wounds received in an accident or violent event.

    1. The hospital's trauma unit is prepared for emergency cases now. [ ] [ ]
    2. She specializes in trauma surgery and reconstructive procedures well. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trauma" in English means: A deeply distressing or disturbing experience., Serious injury or shock to the body, often resulting from violence or an accident., An emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster..

The phonetic transcription of "trauma" is /ˈtrɔː.mə/ in British English and /ˈtraʊ.mə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trauma": shock, injury, distress, upset, hardship, ordeal.

Example usage of "trauma": "The accident was a real trauma for her because of the fear.". More examples on the page.