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trigger

/ˈtrɪɡər/
Main Example

He pulled the trigger to shoot the target.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A device or mechanism that activates something, often a gun or a machine.

Other Example

She pressed the trigger to start the machine.

The soldier was trained to pull the trigger quickly.

He hesitated before pulling the trigger.

Synonyms

pull the trigger

press the trigger

release the trigger

Synonyms

lever

switch

activator

trigger

/ˈtrɪɡər/
Main Example

The smell of cookies can be a trigger for happy memories.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A stimulus or event that leads to a reaction or response.

Other Example

Loud noises can be a trigger for anxiety.

Seeing the old house was a trigger for nostalgia.

A certain song can trigger strong emotions.

Synonyms

trigger a response

trigger an event

trigger memories

Synonyms

catalyst

stimulus

prompt

trigger

/ˈtrɪɡər/
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Main Example

The loud noise can trigger a panic response.

Example context
en-us flagThe loud noise can trigger a panic response.
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To cause something to happen or start.

Other Example

The smell of food can trigger memories.

en-us flagThe smell of food can trigger memories.

A sudden movement might trigger a reaction.

en-us flagA sudden movement might trigger a reaction.

The news report could trigger a debate.

en-us flagThe news report could trigger a debate.
Synonyms

trigger an event

en-us flagtrigger an event

trigger a reaction

en-us flagtrigger a reaction

trigger a response

en-us flagtrigger a response
Synonyms

initiate

activate

cause

trigger

/ˈtrɪɡər/
Main Example

He learned how to trigger the gun safely.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To pull the trigger of a firearm.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

trigger

/ˈtrɪɡər/
Main Example

She was the trigger for the team's success.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A person or thing that initiates an action or event.

Other Example
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Synonyms

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