Synonyms of triggered

triggered

verb

past tense of trigger

as in activated

to cause to function

mold triggers my allergies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• activated
• sparked
• drove
• generated
• moved
• fueled
• started
• powered
• provoked
• ignited
• actuated
• set off
• pushed
• touched off
• turned on
• charged
• cranked (up)
• ran
• fired
• electrified
• stimulated
• launched
• switched
• released
• reactivated
• energized
• turned over
• tripped
• incited
• accelerated
• discharged
• instigated
• aroused
• catalyzed
• kicked over
• excited
• recharged
• stirred up
• quickened
• kick-started
• jump-started
• stepped up
• sped (up)
• vitalized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• killed
• cut
• stopped
• shut off
• cut out
• turned off
• halted
• checked
• arrested
• stuck
• deactivated
• cut off
• stalled
• jammed
• suppressed
• drew up
• slowed
• repressed
• stunted
• braked
• decelerated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of triggered

New defensive tariffs can be imposed only after the commission conducts a formal investigation, which is bound by statutory deadlines and triggered by evidence of injury to European industry. — Jonas Nahm, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

The Saudi pipeline, which can carry 7 million barrels per day, has played a key role in easing the severe oil supply disruption triggered by the Iran war. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Since hitting the internet, the ad has triggered a negative reaction among those objecting to its sexualization of women in sports. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Scientists believe the recent event was caused by a huge glacial collapse that triggered a landslide. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

The increase in Treasury yields triggered a sell-off of Asian and Australian bonds, appearing to confirm that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s attempt to steady the government debt market had backfired. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

The economy grew over three months ending in June, defying fear of a downturn triggered by the Iran war. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

The corresponding weather events triggered by the warmer ocean can have a varied and strong impact around the globe. — Simmone Shah, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Airlines scrambled Wednesday to dig out from the backlog triggered by technical problems experienced by the United Kingdom's air traffic control system that has forced the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026