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Shellshock

Definition:

1. (noun) A state of severe mental or emotional distress caused by experiencing traumatic events, especially in the context of military combat.

2. (noun) A nickname for the psychiatric condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

3. (verb) To experience extreme shock or distress as a result of traumatic events.

Examples:

As a noun:

• After witnessing the horrifying explosion, the soldier was left in a state of shellshock.
• War veterans often suffer from shellshock due to the traumatic experiences they faced in battle.
• He was diagnosed with severe shellshock and received therapy to cope with the emotional turmoil.

As a verb:

• The survivor struggled to overcome the memories that shellshocked him during the disaster.
• She couldn't speak for hours as the shocking news shellshocked her.
• His life was forever changed as the tragic accident shellshocked him into a profound realization.

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