Synonyms for trigger

Other words for “trigger”, grouped by meaning.

We found 11 synonyms for “trigger”. The most common are gun trigger, induction, initiation, trip, actuate.

noun lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun

Synonymsgun trigger

noun an act that sets in motion some course of events

Synonymsinduction initiation

verb put in motion or move to act

Synonymstrip actuate activate set off spark off spark trigger off touch off

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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