What does triggering mean?
Triggering means present participle and gerund of trigger.
Triggering
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of trigger.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of trigger
- The initiation of an event or process.
- That triggers or initiates.
Example Sentences
With assembly line consistency, Martin receives countless rejections from faceless editors—a triggering reminder for any literary hopeful navigating the modern culture industry.
Not so very long ago, the notion of saliva was considered so triggering that the chicken chain KFC dropped its “finger-lickin’ good” catchphrase, calling it “the most inappropriate slogan for 2020.”
Synonyms for triggering
Antonyms for triggering
Related Words
Word Forms
- triggerings
Usage Notes
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With assembly line consistency, Martin receives countless rejections from faceless editors—a triggering reminder for any literary hopeful navigating the modern culture industry.
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