traumas

NOUN

severe mental or physical pain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agony anguish blow confusion damage injury ordeal shock strain stress suffering torture upheaval wound

STRONG

collapse derangement disturbance hurt jolt outburst upset

WEAK

traumatization

Antonyms

STRONGEST

benefit blessing comfort contentment favor happiness health joy

STRONG

calm order peace

WEAK

alleviation healing help relief

Example Sentences

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Traumas significant and tiny are part of just about every detective’s origin story, from Sherlock Holmes to Lyonne’s Charlie Gale.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2024

Traumas are sometimes as visible as amputated limbs in Port-au-Prince and sometimes they linger deep beneath the surface, like phantom limbs.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2020

The Traumas of Growth At the root of much inefficiency is the nation's startling growth and the lack of planning to cope with it.

From Time Magazine Archive

Traumas like Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution left many cynical, disillusioned and willing to exchange freedom for stability and growth.

From Time Magazine Archive

Traumas of the locker room were being released.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides