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verb🔗ShareTo initiate something."The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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."mindemotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo activate; to become active."The loud noise from the construction outside is triggering my headache. "mindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective🔗ShareThat triggers or initiates."The loud noise was triggering a headache. "mindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
