Definition
- (verb) To fire a weapon.
- (verb) To initiate something. “The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers.”
- (verb) To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone). “This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims.”
- (verb) To activate; to become active.
- (adjective) Having a trigger that reacts to some specific condition. “a motion-triggered alarm”
Word stats
- Triggered contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Triggered mean?
To fire a weapon.
How many letters are in Triggered?
Triggered has 9 letters.
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