τραύμα — meaning in English

English meaning

• trauma noun A serious physical injury to the body.
• wound noun An injury where the skin is cut, pierced, or torn.

Senses

τραύμα is used for these senses in English:

• trauma Any serious injury to the body, often resulting from violence or an accident.
• wound (figuratively) A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.

trauma — full definition

1. noun A serious physical injury to the body.
2. noun Severe emotional or psychological distress caused by a disturbing experience.

wound — full definition

1. noun An injury where the skin is cut, pierced, or torn.
2. noun A hurt to someone's feelings or reputation.
3. verb To injure someone by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.
4. verb To hurt someone's feelings.

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