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triggered

/ˈtrɪɡəd/

/ˈtrɪɡɚd/

triggeredadjective

more triggered

Comp.

most triggered

Super.

/ˈtrɪɡəd/

/ˈtrɪɡərd/

Translations

вызванный

The triggered response was unexpected.

Вызванный ответ был неожиданным.

спровоцированный

The triggered reaction caused a lot of confusion.

Спровоцированная реакция вызвала много путаницы.

Definitions

Experiencing a strong and usually sudden emotional reaction, such as distress, anger or anxiety, in response to a specific stimulus or reminder of a past event.

She felt triggered by the loud bangs, which reminded her of the accident.

Set off, activated, or caused to operate by a particular event, action, or situation.

The smoke alarm was triggered by the rising heat in the kitchen.

Informal. Feeling offended or upset, especially in response to controversial or sensitive content.

Some users became triggered by the comedian's jokes.

Synonyms

set off

triggerverb

triggered

Past Simple

triggered

Past Simple

triggered

Past Participle

triggering

Gerund

/ˈtrɪɡə/

/ˈtrɪɡɚ/

Translations

вызывать

The loud noise can trigger anxiety in some people.

Громкий шум может вызывать тревогу у некоторых людей.

спровоцировать

The politician's speech might trigger a strong reaction from the public.

Речь политика может спровоцировать сильную реакцию общественности.

запускать

The button will trigger the machine to start.

Кнопка запустит машину.

Additional translations

порождать

активировать

Definitions

To cause an event or situation to happen or exist.

The news of the merger triggered a wave of panic among the employees.

To activate or set off a mechanism or device.

He accidentally triggered the alarm when he opened the door.

Synonyms

set off

triggernoun

Definitions

A small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun.

He pulled the trigger, and the gun fired a loud shot.

An event or thing that causes something to happen.

The announcement was the trigger for widespread protests.

A stimulus such as a smell, sound, or sight that causes someone to recall a traumatic event.

The sound of fireworks can be a trigger for veterans with PTSD.

triggeradjective

Definitions

Relating to or serving as a trigger or initiating mechanism (used before a noun).

The device includes a trigger switch for quick activation.