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Synonyms of trigger

9 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for trigger is activate. Other synonyms of trigger are fire and trip. The opposite of trigger is glimmer.

Synonyms and similar words for trigger

verbTo fire (a weapon); to set off or trip (a mechanism or function of a device).

  • activateTo put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.
  • detonate
  • fire
  • set off
  • trip

verbTo cause, to precipitate, to bring (something) about in response or as a result.

verbTo spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (a person).

  • push someone's buttonsTo do specific things to anger someone (or, less commonly, to sexually arouse or otherwise elicit a strong reaction...

Opposite of trigger

nounA concept or image that upsets somebody by sparking a negative emotional response.

  • glimmerA subtle, positive micromoment that evokes feelings of joy, safety, calm, or connection.

Meaning of trigger

  1. noun A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
  2. noun A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
  3. noun An event that initiates others, or incites a response.

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Questions about synonyms of trigger

What is another word for trigger?
Trigger has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as activate, fire and trip.
What is the opposite of trigger?
The opposite of trigger is glimmer.
What does trigger mean?
Trigger means a finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: trigger (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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