traumatic
Example Sentences
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In 1974, a stampede at a David Cassidy concert in London was so traumatic that one medic said the scale of the injuries reminded him of the Blitz.
From BBC
At this point of the season, the show has traversed a number of topics, including healthcare costs — a running theme — drug addiction, multiple traumatic incidents and detained immigrants, which comes to the fore here.
From Los Angeles Times
Tottenham Hotspur's traumatic season can be summed up to perfection by the fact that even when they actually win, it still ends in defeat.
From BBC
Her mother said the whole process was traumatic for her and was made worse by the fact she was away from home.
From BBC
Both brothers have over the years spoken openly about the traumatic impacts of losing their mother at a young age.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
