trigger
nounHow many syllables in trigger?
There are 2 syllables in the word trigger.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:
activator
agency
agent
animator
catalyst
cause
determinant
driver
energizer
executor
factor
generator
gun
gun trigger
impetus
incentive
induction
influence
ingredient
initiation
inspiration
instigation
instigator
instrument
instrumentality
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Antonyms for trigger:
arrest
avert
avoid
bar
block
check
counter
counteract
curb
decrease
defend against
discourage
forbid
forestall
forfend
halt
hamper
head off
hinder
hold back
hold off
hurt
impede
inhibit
injure
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- goblin
- cloistered
- trochaic
- dumbest
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- charpoy
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- rearrange
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