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    TRIGGER

    (noun, verb)
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    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 trigger
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    lever
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    hair trigger

    A device that activates or releases or causes something to happen

    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    device
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    plutonium pitplutonium trigger

    An act that sets in motion some course of events

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    inductioninitiation
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    causationcausing
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    fomentationinstigation

    Trigger - as a verb

    Put in motion or move to act

    Example: "Trigger a reaction"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    activateactuateset offsparkspark offtouch offtrigger offtrip

    Release 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."
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    Word Game Points

    Is TRIGGER a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, trigger is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    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 Word
    TRIGGER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

    Is TRIGGER a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, trigger is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    TRIGGER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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    Word Variations & Relations

    Anagrams of TRIGGER
    Starts TStarts TRStarts TRIStarts TRIG
    Ends REnds EREnds GEREnds GGER
    Starts T & ends RStarts TR & ends RStarts T & ends ER
    Words containing TRIGGERContaining T,R,I,G,G,E,R

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