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trigger

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of trigger

to cause to function

mold triggers my allergies

Synonyms of trigger

activate, actuate, crank (up), drive, move, run, set off, spark, start, touch off, turn on

Words Related to trigger

kick over, turn over

charge, electrify, energize, fire, fuel, generate, power, push

discharge, launch, release, switch, trip

reactivate, recharge

arouse, excite, jump-start, kick-start, stimulate, vitalize

ignite, incite, instigate, provoke, quicken, stir up

accelerate, catalyze, speed (up), step up

Near Antonyms of trigger

arrest, brake, check, cut off, draw up, halt, jam, stall, stick, stop

decelerate, repress, slow, stunt, suppress

Antonyms of trigger

cut, cut out, deactivate, kill, shut off, turn off

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