verb🔗ShareTo fire a weapon."The soldier triggered his rifle at the target. "weaponmilitarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone)."This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims."mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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