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Triggering: meaning, definitions and examples

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triggering

 

[ ˈtrɪɡərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional response

Causing someone to have a strong emotional response, typically negative.

Synonyms

provoking, rousing, stimulating

Examples of usage

  • The movie was triggering for survivors of abuse.
  • His comments were triggering for many people in the audience.
Context #2 | Verb

mental health

Causing a relapse or worsening of symptoms in someone with a mental health condition.

Synonyms

eliciting, prompting, provoking

Examples of usage

  • The discussion on suicide was triggering for her depression.
  • Certain smells can be triggering for individuals with PTSD.

Translations

Translations of the word "triggering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desencadeando

🇮🇳 ट्रिगरिंग

🇩🇪 auslösend

🇮🇩 memicu

🇺🇦 спричинення

🇵🇱 wyzwalanie

🇯🇵 引き起こす

🇫🇷 déclenchement

🇪🇸 desencadenamiento

🇹🇷 tetikleme

🇰🇷 유발하는

🇸🇦 إثارة

🇨🇿 spouštění

🇸🇰 spúšťanie

🇨🇳 触发

🇸🇮 sprožanje

🇮🇸 kveikja

🇰🇿 триггерлеу

🇬🇪 გამოწვევა

🇦🇿 tetiklemek

🇲🇽 desencadenamiento

Etymology

The word 'triggering' originated from the concept of a trigger, a mechanism that initiates an action. In psychological terms, it refers to an event or stimulus that causes a reaction, often related to traumatic experiences. The use of 'triggering' has become more common in discussions around mental health and emotional well-being, highlighting the importance of being mindful of potential triggers for individuals with specific sensitivities.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,008, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.