TRIGGER

7 letters 9 Scrabble points /ˈtɹɪɡə/

Definition of TRIGGER

noun

  1. A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

    "Just pull the trigger."

  2. A similar device used to activate any mechanism.

  3. An event that initiates others, or incites a response.

    "Sleeping in an unfamiliar room can be a trigger for sleepwalking."

verb

  1. To fire a weapon.

  2. To initiate something.

    "The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers."

  3. To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone).

    "This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims."

Related words: activate detonate fire activate initiate push someone's buttons

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters T R I G G E R
Length 7 letters
Scrabble Score 9 points

Words Containing "TRIGGER"

OUTRIGGER OUTRIGGERED OUTRIGGERLESS OUTRIGGERS TRIGGERED TRIGGERFISH TRIGGERFISHES TRIGGERING TRIGGERLESS TRIGGERMAN TRIGGERS UNTRIGGERED

Words Starting with "TRIGGER"

TRIGGERED TRIGGERFISH TRIGGERFISHES TRIGGERING TRIGGERLESS TRIGGERMAN TRIGGERS

Words Ending with "TRIGGER"

OUTRIGGER