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triggered
[ trig-erd ]
adjective
- started, set in motion, or released by a specified thing or in a specified way:
I saw an article online about obesity-triggered heart disease.
When any of the cameras detects a motion, the LCD screen displays live video from the triggered camera.
- fired or exploded by pulling a trigger or releasing a triggering device:
One of the triggered missiles blew up in the second level of the building, injuring three people.
- having an intense negative emotional reaction to something, usually something connected with past trauma or a bad experience:
When a stressful social encounter makes me feel triggered and panicky, I try to distance myself from the situation.
Consider using a triggered state, such as anger or anxiety, as a signal to yourself to pause and relax.
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of trigger.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·ٰ· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of triggered1
Example Sentences
He also demoted and transferred the two attorneys who argued for the brothers’ release under Gascón, a move that triggered a civil lawsuit against Hochman and a close political ally in the office.
"Everything is on the table, our food system, our water, our air, different ways of parenting, all the kind of changes that may have triggered this epidemic."
The discussions focused on the economic instability triggered by the 10% tariffs on UK exports to the United States in addition to the 25% tariffs on cars and steel and aluminium products.
Days of steep stock market decline triggered by the large tariffs eased on Wednesday after the White House announced a 90-day pause on the duties.
Recently released Palestinian prisoners say that conditions inside Israeli jails have become much harsher since the deadly Hamas-led assault on southern Israel in October 2023, which triggered the Gaza war.
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