TRIGGER
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Trigger.
Trigger - as a noun
Lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gun triggerHypernyms (Closely Related)
lever8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An act that sets in motion some course of events
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
induction12initiation10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
causation11causing10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Trigger - as a verb
Put in motion or move to act
Example: "Trigger a reaction"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
activate13actuate9set offspark11spark offtouch offtrigger offtrip6Release or pull the trigger on
Example: "Trigger a gun"
Example Sentences
"She pulled the trigger and the gun went off."
"The car's engine malfunctioned, causing a trigger of warning lights to turn on."
"His comment was a trigger for her to burst into tears."
"The trigger of the alarm system is set to go off if anyone enters after midnight."
"The therapist helped her identify her triggers for anxiety."
Word Game Points
Is TRIGGER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trigger is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRIGGER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is TRIGGER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trigger is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRIGGER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is TRIGGER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trigger is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRIGGER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
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