traumatize
Translation
to traumatize
Examples
The accident traumatized him for life.
The accident traumatized him for life.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to cause severe emotional shock to (sb.) The accident traumatized him for life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shock, distress, disturb; Antonyms: soothe, comfort, heal
Etymology
From Greek 'trauma' meaning 'wound', with the verb-forming suffix '-ize'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'traumatic' event that causes a 'trauma'. The verb form is 'to traumatize'.