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triggered
[ trig-erd ]
adjective
- started, set in motion, or released by a specified thing or in a specified way:
I saw an article online about obesity-triggered heart disease.
When any of the cameras detects a motion, the LCD screen displays live video from the triggered camera.
- fired or exploded by pulling a trigger or releasing a triggering device:
One of the triggered missiles blew up in the second level of the building, injuring three people.
- having an intense negative emotional reaction to something, usually something connected with past trauma or a bad experience:
When a stressful social encounter makes me feel triggered and panicky, I try to distance myself from the situation.
Consider using a triggered state, such as anger or anxiety, as a signal to yourself to pause and relax.
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of trigger.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·ٰ· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of triggered1
Example Sentences
Captured by Pakistani forces, his detention in enemy territory triggered a wave of national concern and further heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
"Much like natural seismic events, these goals produced bursts of ground-shaking, triggered by the sheer passion of Liverpool fans," Professor Ben Edwards said.
It has now been more than a year and a half since the war in Gaza began, triggered by the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel.
The by-election was triggered by the resignation of former Labour MP Mike Amesbury, following his conviction for assaulting a constituent.
The by-election has been triggered by the resignation of Mike Amesbury, who was convicted earlier this year of assaulting a constituent.
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