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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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Divorce is a traumatizing event, and your friend has moved on in a productive and forward-looking manner.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 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

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

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

“It’s degrading and traumatizing to experience your own identity being distorted without your consent,” Smith said, now age 43.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

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