Trauma
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Severe physical injury or emotional shock causing lasting psychological damage.
“The accident caused both physical and emotional trauma.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtrɔː.mə/
Syllables
trau·ma
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Worth 8 points; good for using uncommon letters.
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