triggered

[trig-erd] / ˈtrɪg ərd /

VERB

cause to happen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bring about cause generate produce prompt provoke set off spark start

STRONG

activate elicit

WEAK

give rise to set in motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy end halt prevent stop

WEAK

block check

Example Sentences

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Thirteen U.S. service members have been killed, and 19 Israeli service members have been reported dead in a five-week-old war that has triggered growing unease stateside.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Still, the S&P 500 slumped 4.6% in the first quarter to mark its worst quarterly performance since 2022 as fears over high oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict hammered the market in March.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The club triggered the process for automatic relegation after informing the Isthmian League before the 31 March deadline.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I just think her professor mindset was triggered by some of Wang’s answers.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“You triggered the alarm system,” Joe said, shaking his head like he wasn’t sure why he was explaining himself.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller