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triggered

USTRIG-urd/ˈtɹɪɡɚd/UKTRIG-uhd/ˈtɹɪɡəd/

3 meanings of triggered

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  1. 1
    verb
    Simple past and past participle of trigger. Use this form for something that set off a reaction in the past.

    The loud bang triggered the car alarm.

    Her message triggered a long argument between the roommates.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Feeling suddenly angry or upset, often because of something that was said or done.

    Like a person who suddenly gets upset when someone pushes the wrong button.

    He felt triggered by the harsh comment about his work.

    A triggered customer stormed out of the store without paying.

    Similarupset, agitated, angry

    Oppositecalm, unfazed

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  3. 3
    adjective
    Built with a part that starts an action when a certain thing happens.

    Like a doorbell that rings only when you press the button.

    The light is triggered, turning on when someone walks past it.

    A triggered trap closes as soon as the animal steps inside.

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triggered is a form of trigger

trigger, verb: To make something start to happen. Full entry

Forms
triggertriggers he/she/ittriggering -ing formtriggered past tense, past participle
Spelling
trigger → triggered: add -ed
Sound
The ending sounds like /d/.

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