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a statement at the start of a piece of writing, video, etc., alerting the reader or viewer to the fact that it contains potentially distressing material (often used to introduce a description of such content)
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The professor gave a trigger warning before discussing sensitive topics in class.
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The show had a trigger warning at the beginning because of its graphic content.
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I can't watch that movie without a trigger warning, it's too intense for me.
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His words were like a trigger warning, warning me of the emotional turmoil to come.