triggering
/T R IH1 G ER0 IH0 NG/verb
- 1
To fire a weapon.
- 2
To initiate something.
“The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers.”
- 3
To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone).
“This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims.”
- 4
To activate; to become active.
noun
- 1
The initiation of an event or process.
adjective
- 1
That triggers or initiates.
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