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

Quarantine measures The emergency measures triggered across the region speak louder than the official reassurances. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

His death triggered a special election that included Gallagher, McGuire and Democrat Audrey Denney. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Israel’s visit to Dublin would likely have triggered large protests and posed a major security challenge for the local police. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Le Parisien first reported that the suspect fled when the museum’s alarm system was triggered, prompting Paris police to launch an investigation. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The film is a satire about an impending climate change apocalypse that’s triggered by the drilling operations of oil tycoon Digger Rockwell, played by Cruise, who looks nearly unrecognizable clad in prosthetics and graying hair. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

The incident has triggered criticism of the Israeli government, particularly its Transport Minister Miri Regev, who some opposition figures have called to be removed from office. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

That means an alert could be triggered by a legitimate loan, lien or another person with the same name. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

The end may finally be near for cleanup of a toxic industrial site that triggered a public emergency and environmental crisis on Florida’s Gulf Coast five years ago. — Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026