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Synonyms & Similar Words
provoked
annoyed
irritated
offended
upset
angered
inflamed
enraged
incensed
vexed
affronted
displeased
piqued
nettled
riled
exasperated
infuriated
outraged
scandalized
shocked
disturbed
perturbed
agitated
flustered
discomposed
ruffled
fired
stimulated
sparked
aroused
awakened
alerted
notified
informed
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cautioned
alerted
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apprised
enlightened
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Meaning of Triggered
The primary meaning of the word "triggered" is to cause a strong reaction or emotion, often negative, in response to something.
Definitions
- Causing a person to feel upset or angry
- * Causing a device or process to start operating or to take action
- * Causing a memory or feeling to be recalled or experienced again
Etymology of Triggered
The word "triggered" comes from the noun "trigger", which originated in the 15th century from the Middle English word "trigge" or "trig", meaning a catch or a lever, and the Old French word "trig", meaning a latch or a hook
The verb "to trigger" emerged in the 17th century, initially meaning to release or pull a trigger, and later expanding to include the sense of causing a reaction or emotion
Example Uses
- The news of the accident triggered a wave of grief and sympathy
- * The argument triggered a heated debate among the team members
- * The memory of her childhood triggered a strong sense of nostalgia
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
calmed
soothed
placated
appeased
pacified
mollified
comforted
consoled
reassured
relieved
tranquilized
sedated
subdued
suppressed
stifled
muted
dampened
alleviated
mitigated
reduced
minimized
decreased
lessened
alleviated