trigger - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for trigger , a list of similar words for trigger from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

an act that sets in motion some course of events

Synonyms

• induction
• initiation
• trigger

More generic

• causation
• causing

More specific

• fomentation
• instigation

Noun

lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun

Synonyms

• gun trigger
• trigger

More generic

• lever

More specific

• hair trigger

Related

• gun

Noun

a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen

Synonyms

• trigger

More generic

• device

More specific

• plutonium pit
• plutonium trigger

Verb

release or pull the trigger on

Synonyms

• trigger

Related

• discharge
• fire

Verb

put in motion or move to act

Synonyms

• activate
• actuate
• set off
• spark
• spark off
• touch off
• trigger
• trigger off
• trip

More generic

• initiate
• pioneer

Related

• come about
• fall out
• go on
• hap
• happen
• occur
• pass
• pass off
• take place

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