Triggers

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

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts8 letters

Definition of Triggers

noun

A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
"Just pull the trigger."
A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
"Sleeping in an unfamiliar room can be a trigger for sleepwalking."
A concept or image that upsets somebody.
"I can't watch that violent film. Blood is one of my triggers."
An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or action in a person.

verb

To fire a weapon.
To initiate something.
"The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers."
To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone).
"This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims."
To activate; to become active.

Anagrams of Triggers

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "triggers":

7-LETTER WORDS

grister riggers trigger

6-LETTER WORDS

rerigs rigger tigers triers

5-LETTER WORDS

girts gites grigs grist grits rerig resit riser rites teggs tiers tiger tires trier tries+1 more

4-LETTER WORDS

eggs egis ergs errs erst gest gets gies gigs girt gist gite gits grig grit+12 more

Related Word Patterns

TR...Words starting with "tr"...RSWords ending with "rs"All 8-letter words Unscramble "triggers"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

activatedetonatefireinitiatepush someone's buttons

Rhyming Words

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