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traumatizing

VERB

inflict trauma

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disturb grieve hurt mortify offend outrage shock upset

STRONG

bother distress get pain sting trouble

WEAK

cut to the quick do in dump on hurt one's feelings put down shake up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm compliment delight make happy order please satisfy soothe

STRONG

aid assist help

Example Sentences

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While that was traumatizing at the time, the finality helped my grieving.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 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

Both instances are deeply traumatizing and lead to mistrust of the police.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

It was the most traumatizing thing I’ve ever been through, but it was the most rewarding thing once it was finished.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

“This must be very traumatizing for you. It’s not every day one finds out his father is actually a pretty nice guy.”

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin