Triggered

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Triggered

verb

  1. To fire a weapon.
  2. To initiate something.

    "The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers."

  3. To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone).

    "This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims."

  4. To activate; to become active.

adjective

  1. Having a trigger that reacts to some specific condition.

    "a motion-triggered alarm"

Anagrams of Triggered

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

activatedetonatefireinitiatepush someone's buttons