Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪɡərɪŋ/
noun a word used to identify a person, place, thing, or idea, but in this case 'triggering' is not functioning as a noun in this context.
A1 Loud noises can be triggering for some people.
A2 Seeing violence on TV can be triggering for survivors of trauma.
B1 The triggering of the alarm system alerted the security guards.
B2 The triggering of memories from his childhood made him emotional.
C1 The triggering of certain chemicals in the brain can lead to addictive behaviors.
C2 The triggering of political unrest in the region caused widespread panic.
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'triggering' which indicates causing something to happen.
A1 Loud noises can be triggering for some people.
A2 Watching violent movies may be triggering for individuals with PTSD.
B1 Certain scents can be triggering for those with allergies.
B2 The news report about the accident was triggering for the survivors.
C1 The discussion on mental health was triggering for some audience members.
C2 The graphic content in the documentary was triggering for many viewers.
adjective a word used to describe or modify a noun, such as 'triggering' which describes something that causes a reaction or response.
A1 Loud noises can be triggering for some people.
A2 Watching violent movies can be triggering for individuals with anxiety.
B1 The triggering event caused her to have a panic attack.
B2 The triggering memories from her past still haunt her.
C1 The triggering of certain emotions can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself.
C2 The triggering of traumatic experiences can have long-lasting effects on mental health.
formal The triggering of the alarm system alerted the security team.
informal Her comment ended up triggering a heated debate among the group.
slang I can't believe he said that, it's so triggering!
figurative The sight of the old house triggered memories of her childhood.
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