trigger

noun

How many syllables in trigger?

There are 2 syllables in the word trigger.

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Divide 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:

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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