Synonyms for touch off

Most common

lead to · trip · trigger · spark off · let off

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To start (something); to set off traps; especially used for unstable situations that may magnify if disturbed.

   Be cautious talking about religion or politics, lest you touch off an argument.

Example sentences

• trip The purpose of our trip is to visit a new factory.
• trigger The man plucked up courage and pulled the trigger.

By length

4 letters

trip¹

5 letters

touch¹, spark¹

7 letters

trigger², actuate³

8 letters

activate³

9 letters

discharge²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (trigger² = 2 syllables).