- present participle of traumatize.
traumatizing
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Fireworks are also traumatizing for pets, particularly dogs, which tremble and even bolt from their homes in fear.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Divorce is a traumatizing event, and your friend has moved on in a productive and forward-looking manner.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
An important study from Australia found that in the last few decades we have really lowered the threshold to what is labeled harmful, abusive, traumatizing and neglectful behavior.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
I thought high school was traumatizing enough, but I didn’t have to deal with anything close to what the teens in “Yellowjackets” have endured for three seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2026
I think she actually said “little boy,” but it was so traumatizing to hear that I may have blocked it out.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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