37 Synonyms & Antonyms For TRAUMA

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Definitions trauma [trou-muh, traw-] / ˈtraʊ mə, ˈtrɔ- / NOUN severe mental or physical pain Synonyms STRONGEST agony anguish blow confusion damage injury ordeal shock strain stress suffering torture upheaval wound STRONG collapse derangement disturbance hurt jolt outburst upset WEAK traumatization Antonyms STRONGEST benefit blessing comfort contentment favor happiness health joy STRONG calm order peace WEAK alleviation healing help relief

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“He’s very special, very normal, and very kind, and wants to help people heal, move through their trauma and stagnation into clarity. It’s a beautiful thing to commit your life to.”

From MarketWatch

In October, she gave birth to her son at her home in Atlantic Beach, Fla.—an experience that left her with lingering trauma for weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It might be a little trauma bonding as well…. I think we understand each other on a specific mental and physical level.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Others describe money hidden in ceilings, toilet tanks and even household appliances, part of a folklore of concealment born of repeated financial trauma.

From The Wall Street Journal

Four children were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital; a fifth was flown to a trauma center with critical injuries.

From Los Angeles Times

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Words related to trauma are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word trauma. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

concussion crises crisis injury injuries post-traumatic stress disorder shock stresses stress wounds wound

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