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TRIGGERED

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Triggered.

Triggered - as a noun

Lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gun trigger
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lever
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A device that activates or releases or causes something to happen

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An act that sets in motion some course of events

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

Triggered - 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"

Triggered - as an adjective

Having a trigger that reacts to some specific condition.

Example: "A motion-triggered alarm"

Example Sentences

"She had a triggered reaction to the disturbing movie scene."
"He became triggered after seeing an offensive comment online."
"Her triggered response to criticism was disproportionate."
"The triggered protesters disrupted the peaceful demonstration."
"His triggered behavior caused a tense atmosphere in the room."
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Word Game Points

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

TRIGGERED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is TRIGGERED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, triggered is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRIGGERED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is TRIGGERED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, triggered is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRIGGERED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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