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trigger
The word carries a sharp, sudden energy. It describes a precise point of transition where a small action leads to a large, often irreversible, consequence. This creates a feeling of volatility or high sensitivity, where a system is poised on the edge of activation. In psychological contexts, the term has shifted from a mechanical metaphor to a clinical descriptor. It suggests an involuntary reaction, implying that the person is not choosing the response but is being acted upon by an external stimulus that unlocks a stored emotional state.
Countable when referring to the physical metal lever on a firearm or a specific event that causes a reaction. Uncountable when referring to the general concept of triggering as a process.
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An event or circumstance that causes a particular reaction or process to start.
"Certain smells can be a trigger for childhood memories."
To cause an event or situation to happen or exist; to activate a mechanism.
"The loud noise triggered the car alarm."
To be activated or set off automatically.
"The security system triggers if the window is opened."