- present participle of traumatize.
traumatizing
Example Sentences
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Fireworks are also traumatizing for pets, particularly dogs, which tremble and even bolt from their homes in fear.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
The now famous “seven fishes” episode featured a memorable if traumatizing performance by Jamie Lee Curtis as the Berzatto family’s mad mother, Donna; the Richie-centric episode “Forks” was simply genius television.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Divorce is a traumatizing event, and your friend has moved on in a productive and forward-looking manner.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
Recent months have brought “the most traumatizing experiences of our lives,” she told Stephanopoulos, adding, “Our life as we knew it is done.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026
I think she actually said “little boy,” but it was so traumatizing to hear that I may have blocked it out.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
