Triggering

verb

Word Frequency: 1.6

Definitions

1.verbTo fire a weapon.

2.verbTo initiate something.

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

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

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

4.verbTo activate; to become active.

5.nounThe initiation of an event or process.

6.adjectiveThat triggers or initiates.

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