trauma — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
trauma is used for these senses in English:
- shock (psychology) A sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance.
shock — full definition
- noun A sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.
- noun A dangerous surge of electric current passing through the body.
- noun A life-threatening medical state in which the body can't circulate enough blood and oxygen.
- verb To surprise or upset someone strongly, or to offend their sense of decency.
- noun Short for shock absorber, the device that cushions a vehicle's suspension.
trauma — full definition
- noun A serious physical injury to the body.
- noun Severe emotional or psychological distress caused by a disturbing experience.