trauma
Example Sentences
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In his apology ad, the rapper wrote that his behavior was caused by brain trauma from a car accident 25 years ago which later contributed to his bipolar diagnosis.
It’s the unprocessed trauma that gets passed down from generation to generation.
From Los Angeles Times
"Psychological trauma feels like being frozen in time... I jump at the slightest thing. I've become very vulnerable."
From BBC
A spokesperson for the national charity, which helps children aged four to 18 and their families recover from trauma, said it was "honoured" to welcome the princess, who is their patron.
From BBC
"I commend your victims for coming forward to relive lifelong trauma and today justice has caught up with you."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.