1. causing severe emotional shock or distress
Usage: British spelling

1. present participle of traumatise: inflicting severe emotional shock or psychological damage on someone
Usage: British spelling; present participle form

Examples

• The car accident was a traumatising experience for the entire family.
• She found the documentary about war too traumatising to watch.
• The therapist helped him process the traumatising memories from his childhood.
• Witnessing the natural disaster was traumatising for the rescue workers.
• The school counselor recognized that the incident was traumatising the students.
• He avoided traumatising his daughter by explaining the situation gently.
• The traumatising effects of bullying can last for years.