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triggers

triggers is the plural of trigger.

triggers is the third-person singular simple present indicative of trigger.

Meaning of trigger

Noun

trigger (plural triggers)

  1. A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
    • Just pull the trigger.
  2. A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
  3. An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
    • Sleeping in an unfamiliar room can be a trigger for sleepwalking.
    1. Something that triggers an ASMR response.
  4. A concept or image that upsets somebody by sparking a negative emotional response.
    • emotional trigger
    Antonyms:
    glimmer
  5. An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or a strong reaction in a person.

See all 16 meanings of trigger

Phrases with triggers

Questions about triggers

What is triggers the plural of?
Triggers is the plural of trigger.

Words near triggers in the dictionary

  1. triggerpeople
  2. triggerperson
  3. triggerpersons
  4. triggerplant
  5. triggerplants
  6. triggers
  7. triggerwoman
  8. triggerwomen
  9. triggery
  10. triggest
  11. trigging

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