Synonyms

triggered

American

[trig-erd] / ˈtrɪg ərd /

adjective

started, set in motion, or released by a specified thing or in a specified way.

I saw an article online about obesity-triggered heart disease.
When any of the cameras detects a motion, the LCD screen displays live video from the triggered camera.
fired or exploded by pulling a trigger or releasing a triggering device.

One of the triggered missiles blew up in the second level of the building, injuring three people.
having an intense negative emotional reaction to something, usually something connected with past trauma or a bad experience.

When a stressful social encounter makes me feel triggered and panicky, I try to distance myself from the situation.
Consider using a triggered state, such as anger or anxiety, as a signal to yourself to pause and relax.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of trigger.

Other Word Forms

untriggered adjective

Etymology

Origin of triggered

trigger ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The flood triggered multiple landslides and picked up debris.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dollar’s role as a safe haven triggered the rally after the Iran conflict broke out on Feb. 28.

From Barron's

The rule would be in effect for one year only and would be triggered if the NFL and NFL Referees Assn. cannot agree on the fundamental issues of accountability, compensation and working conditions.

From Los Angeles Times

Lithuania announced it would slash the price of domestic train tickets by half to provide travellers some respite from soaring fuel prices triggered by the war in the Middle East.

From Barron's

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