Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A deeply distressing or disturbing experience that often causes emotional or physical harm.
Trauma
/ˈtrɔːmə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The documentary focused on the trauma of war survivors.
Art therapy is used often to help heal emotional trauma.
The novel delves into themes of personal trauma and resilience.
Etymology:
The word trauma originates from the Greek word traûma, meaning wound. It passed into English in the late 17th century, influenced by German, maintaining the sense of a physical injury before broadening to include psychological harm.
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