trigger words

A form of trigger word — A word or phrase that elicits a strong emotional or psychological reaction based on an individual's past experiences, particularly related to trauma or a mental health condition.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of trigger word
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APA

trigger words. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trigger%20words

MLA

“trigger words.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trigger%20words. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “trigger words,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trigger%20words.

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