trigger Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Trigger?
Other words for trigger include activate, detonate and fire.
Choose a meaning, then find a word that fits your sentence.
Trigger as a 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.
Something that triggers an ASMR response.
A cue that triggers a posthypnotic suggestion.
A concept or image that upsets somebody by sparking a negative emotional response.
emotional trigger
An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or a strong reaction in a person.
An electronic transducer allowing a drum, cymbal, etc. to control an electronic drum unit or similar device.
A device that manually lengthens (or sometimes shortens) the slide or tubing of a brass instrument, allowing the pitch range to be altered while playing.
A pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component.
An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity.
A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.
An argument whose semantic role determines the choice of a verbal affix, in certain Austronesian languages.
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.
A text string that, when received by a player, will cause the player to execute a certain command.
Trigger as a Verb
To fire (a weapon); to set off or trip (a mechanism or function of a device).
To cause, to precipitate, to bring (something) about in response or as a result.
The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers.
To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (a person).
This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims.
To activate; to become active.
To initiate something.
The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers.
Synonyms & similar words
Trigger as an Adjective
comparative form of trig: more trig
Trigger in a Sentence
Just pull the trigger.
Sleeping in an unfamiliar room can be a trigger for sleepwalking.
emotional trigger
I can't watch that violent film. Blood is one of my triggers.
The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers.
This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims.
Word Forms & Grammar
trigger (plural triggers)
trigger (third-person singular simple present triggers, present participle triggering, simple past and past participle triggered)
trigger
Words That Rhyme With Trigger
Origin of Trigger
Originally tricker, from Dutch trekker (“pull”, noun, as in drawer-pull, bell-pull), from Dutch trekken (“to drag, draw, pull”).
Quick Facts About Trigger
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtɹɪɡə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Meaning | A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun |
| Synonyms | activate, detonate and fire |
| Plural | triggers |
| Verb forms | triggers, triggering, triggered |
Pronouncing Trigger
Trigger is pronounced //ˈtɹɪɡə// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Trigger
Is trigger a noun or a verb?
Trigger is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is the plural of trigger?
The plural of trigger is triggers.
What is the past tense of trigger?
The past tense of trigger is triggered. The present participle is triggering.