triggered
Americanadjective
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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.
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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.
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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
Other Word Forms
- untriggered adjective
Etymology
Origin of triggered
Example Sentences
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Public uproar over the Novi Sad disaster triggered the resignation of the prime minister and the collapse of the government earlier this year.
From Barron's
Researchers at Scripps Research have now identified when and how this backup repair process is triggered, and why some cancer cells depend on it to stay alive.
From Science Daily
That action triggered regions of your brain involved in processing emotions, which is why you may have re-experienced some feelings you did at the time of the event.
From Los Angeles Times
A trap meant to capture a bear that’s been under an Altadena home for a month was sprung but was triggered by the wrong beast.
From Los Angeles Times
The storm has dumped inches of rain across the region and triggered mud and debris flows, knocked down trees and sparked several river rescues as the water rushes downhill from the mountains to the ocean.
From Los Angeles Times
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