trigger
nounDivide trigger into syllables:
trig · ger
How to pronounce trigger:
Definition of trigger:
- trigger (noun):
- lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun.
- the part of the action moved by the finger to fire a gun
- a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
Synonyms for trigger:
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Antonyms for trigger:
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