What is another word for triggered?

Common synonyms for triggered include touchoff, spark, activate, actuate, triggeroff.

What is the opposite of triggered?

Antonyms of triggered include calmed, soothed, unaffected, unprovoked, unbothered.

Synonyms for

Triggered

Verb / ˈtrɪgɜ:d / Another word for triggered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cause someone to have a strong emotional reaction, such as anger or fear.

Synonyms & similar words

touchoff spark activate actuate triggeroff sparkoff trip setoff trigger provoked initiated activated stimulated instigated sparked ignited aroused incited prompted induced elevated excited enflamed enraged infuriated angered exasperated irritated

Synonyms by register

Formal

instigated initiated activated precipitated

Informal

set off riled up got to spooked

Literary

awakened kindled roused

Antonyms

calmed soothed unaffected unprovoked unbothered composed serene

Common collocations

triggered a response
triggered an alarm
triggered a memory
triggered an investigation
triggered a debate
triggered by
triggered a crisis

Word family

noun trigger

verb trigger

adjective triggering

Usage note

In modern informal usage, 'triggered' often describes a strong emotional reaction, particularly to something perceived as offensive or upsetting. This can sometimes be used pejoratively.

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