Triggering

Synonyms of triggering

• provoking
• initiating
• activating

Antonyms of triggering

• preventing
• stopping
• halting

Collocations of triggering

emotional response

Frequency: 70 %

The movie's ending triggered an emotional response from the audience.

traumatic memories

Frequency: 60 %

The sound of fireworks triggered traumatic memories for the war veteran.

negative emotions

Frequency: 50 %

The argument triggered negative emotions in both parties.

anxiety attack

Frequency: 45 %

The crowded room triggered an anxiety attack in the social anxiety sufferer.

PTSD symptoms

Frequency: 40 %

The loud noise triggered PTSD symptoms in the combat veteran.

Idiomatic Expressions for triggering

• Phrase: trigger happy
  Meaning: eager to use force or violence, especially with a gun
  Usage: The police officer was criticized for being trigger happy during the protest.