Psychological Effects Of Trauma

noun the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group

• The International Criminal Court investigates cases of genocide and other crimes against humanity.
• The genocide in Rwanda was a tragic event that affected many families.
• That dictator is responsible for a whole genocide in his country.
• The destruction of the rainforest is often referred to as an environmental genocide.

noun a person who is captured and held as a prisoner by a potential enemy

adjective related to or characteristic of a hostage

• The hostage situation was resolved peacefully by the trained negotiators.
• The hostage was finally released after hours of negotiations.
• The hostage was freed after the cops swooped in.
• I felt like a hostage to my job, unable to leave even though I wanted to.

noun aftershock

• The aftershock of the earthquake was felt for days after the initial tremor.
• I can't believe how strong that aftershock was, it really shook things up!
• That aftershock was gnarly, dude!
• The aftershock of her decision reverberated throughout the company.