Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪɡərd/
verb to cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist
A1 Loud noises triggered his fear of thunderstorms.
A2 Watching horror movies always triggered her nightmares.
B1 The smell of freshly baked cookies triggered memories of her childhood.
B2 The controversial topic triggered a heated debate among the panelists.
C1 The politician's comments triggered widespread protests across the country.
C2 The company's decision to lay off employees triggered a backlash from the public.
adjective affected by a trigger, typically in a negative way
A1 Loud noises can trigger anxiety in some people.
A2 The smell of smoke triggered memories of a childhood camping trip.
B1 His insensitive comments triggered a heated argument among the group.
B2 The sight of blood triggered a panic attack in the nurse.
C1 The controversial article triggered a wave of protests across the country.
C2 The political scandal triggered a series of investigations into government corruption.
formal The loud noise triggered a panic attack in the crowd.
informal I get triggered whenever someone mentions spiders.
slang She's so triggered by that topic, it's hilarious.
figurative His words triggered a wave of emotions in her heart.
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