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shell-shocked

shell-shocked


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. stunned or exhausted: stunned, upset, or exhausted as a result of a stressful experience ( informal )

2. affected by battle fatigue: experiencing severe psychological effects from exposure to warfare, especially shellfire ( dated )

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