traumatising

UK
/ˈtrɔː.mə.taɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈtrɔː.mə.taɪ.zɪŋ/

Translations

traumatisingadjective
more traumatising
Comp.
most traumatising
Super.
UK
/trɔːˈmætɪsaɪzɪŋ/
US
/trɔːˈmætəˌzaɪzɪŋ/
The movie was so traumatising that I couldn't sleep for days.
Le film était tellement traumatisant que je n’ai pas pu dormir pendant des jours.
Additional translations
traumatiqueEmploi fréquent dans un registre plus général pour dire « qui provoque un traumatisme ».
traumatisingnoun
traumatisings
pl
UK
/ˈtrɔːmətaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈtrɔːmətaɪzɪŋ/
The traumatising of young soldiers left deep scars on their mental health.
La traumatisation de jeunes soldats a laissé de profondes cicatrices sur leur santé mentale.
traumatiseverb

traumatising

Gerund

traumatised
Past Simple
traumatised
Past Participle
traumatising
Gerund
UK
/ˈtrɔː.mə.taɪz/
US
/ˈtrɔː.mə.taɪz/
The accident traumatized her, leaving her unable to drive for months.
L'accident l'a traumatisée, la laissant incapable de conduire pendant des mois.
traumatiserMédecine.
Improper handling of the wound could traumatise the surrounding skin.
Une manipulation inappropriée de la plaie pourrait traumatiser la peau environnante.

Definitions

traumatisingadjective
Causing severe emotional distress or shock.
The movie was so traumatising that I couldn't sleep for days.
traumatisingnoun
The act or process of causing severe emotional or psychological trauma.
The traumatising of young soldiers left deep scars on their mental health.
traumatiseverb
To cause someone to experience severe emotional distress or shock.
The accident traumatized her, leaving her unable to drive for months.
To injure or damage bodily tissue by physical trauma.
Improper handling of the wound could traumatise the surrounding skin.