Synonyms for trigger point

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trigger · provocation

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   An event, arrangement, provocation, etc. that leads a certain, generally violent or angered, action to be taken.

   The unbalanced terms of the treaty was a trigger point for the war.

Example sentences

• trigger The man plucked up courage and pulled the trigger.
• provocation She lost her temper at the slightest provocation.

By length

7 letters

trigger²

11 letters

provocation⁴

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