Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Triggers.
Triggers - 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)
Triggers - 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
"Certain foods can be triggers for migraine headaches."
"Loud noises are one of my triggers for anxiety."
"The soldier suffered from PTSD with certain smells acting as triggers."
"Violent movies can be triggers for individuals with a history of trauma."
"The coach used certain words as triggers to motivate the team."
Word Game Points
Is TRIGGERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, triggers is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRIGGERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is TRIGGERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, triggers is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRIGGERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is TRIGGERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, triggers is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRIGGERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
