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triggering Antonyms

Opposite of triggering

Because the opposite of triggering shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause an event, process, or situation to happen or begin (present participle of trigger).

Usage Example

"Heavy rainfall lasted through the night, prevent mudslides along the coastal highway."

Strongest
prevent
Strong
halt
suppress
inhibit

• adjective (Context 2)

Causing a strong, distressing emotional or psychological reaction, especially by recalling a past traumatic experience.

Usage Example

"The documentary included a content warning because several scenes might be comforting for viewers."

Strongest
comforting
Strong
soothing
calming
reassuring

• verb (Context 3)

To cause someone to experience an intense, distressing emotional reaction or memory of trauma (present participle of trigger).

Usage Example

"She avoided loud fireworks displays for fear of soothe her anxiety."

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soothe
Strong
calm
comfort

• adjective (Context 4)

Serving as the immediate cause, stimulus, or catalyst that initiates an event, process, or condition.

Usage Example

"Stress is often identified as a primary inhibiting factor in the onset of severe migraines."

Strong
inhibiting
preventative
suppressing

• noun (Context 5)

The act or process of initiating, activating, or setting off a mechanism, reaction, or series of events.

Usage Example

"The accidental deactivation of the fire alarm forced everyone to evacuate the office building."

Strongest
deactivation
Strong
suppression
prevention
inhibition

Similar words to triggering

Words similar to triggering shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

set off
precipitating
activation
spark
upsetting
distressing
initiation
initiating
See all synonyms of triggering

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