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TRIGGERS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Triggers.

Triggers - 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)

Triggers - 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

"Certain foods can be triggers for migraine headaches."
"Loud noises are one of my triggers for anxiety."
"The soldier suffered from PTSD with certain smells acting as triggers."
"Violent movies can be triggers for individuals with a history of trauma."
"The coach used certain words as triggers to motivate the team."
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Word Game Points

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

TRIGGERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TRIGGERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, triggers is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRIGGERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TRIGGERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, triggers is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRIGGERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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