trauma

US /ˈtraʊmə/

UK /'trɔ:mə/

B2

other

  • A lasting emotional shock caused by an upsetting experience.
  • A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

other

  • An event or situation that causes great distress and disruption.

noun

  • A very severe or upsetting experience
  • Serious injury to part of the body