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

While spoken language might benefit us in myriad ways, no single activity requires it, let alone explains what triggered its ongoing evolution over tens to hundreds of thousands of years. — Mike McRae 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

His remarks triggered fierce criticism and prompted Berlin artistic director Tricia Tuttle to publicly defend artists’ right to decide whether or not to speak on political issues. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

That triggered tens of billons of dollars in compensation claims. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Eighty-two percent said social media had triggered eating disorder thoughts or behaviors. — Jessica Scheer, STAT, 2 Sep. 2026

Researchers believe the catastrophe, which has so far killed more than 1,000 people, was triggered by a massive landslide high in the Himalayan mountains. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026

The disaster, which was triggered by a glacier collapse and landslide on Nepal’s border with China, is now considered Nepal’s deadliest natural disaster since the April 2015 earthquake that killed around 9,000 people. — Surendra Phuyal, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Tune in for a closer look at what may have triggered the deadly Nepal-China border landslides and whether better warning systems could help protect vulnerable communities. — FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

The technology has triggered some police abuse involving its recordings. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026