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trauma

Definition for trauma

noun as in severe mental or physical pain

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Frederiksen acknowledged that many women had lived with trauma and physical complications, and that some were not able to have children.

From BBC

The centre was providing blood services, trauma care, cancer medications, and chronic disease treatment.

From BBC

Israel's response has been to inflict the biggest trauma Palestinians have suffered in the same nearly eight decades.

From BBC

During the trial, the court heard that the children's bodies had no sign of trauma, though it was clear they had been killed by someone.

From BBC

Experiencing moral injury in isolation adds a vital element of trauma.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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