Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trigged
verb
/trɪɡd/
Definition
To set off or activate a response, usually an emotional or psychological one.
Examples
- When she mentioned the accident, it trigged a flood of memories.
- The loud noise trigged his anxiety.
- Seeing the old house trigged a sense of nostalgia.
Meaning
The state of having something set off, especially in a context where a person reacts strongly to certain stimuli or situations.
Synonyms
- activated
- provoked
- elicited
- stimulated
