Phrase guide

trigger point

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The unbalanced terms of the treaty was a trigger point for the war.
  • Me wanting to spend time with other people is a big trigger point for him.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: trigger, provocation

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A hyperirritable spot in the skeletal muscle; a point in tender muscle that tends to elicit pain upon pressure or touch.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: desencadenant — event, arrangement or provocation — see also trigger
  • Finnish: laukaisija — event, arrangement or provocation — see also trigger
  • Finnish: syy — event, arrangement or provocation — see also trigger
  • French: déclencheur — event, arrangement or provocation — see also trigger
  • Catalan: punt gallet — hyperirritable spot
  • Finnish: liipaisinpiste — hyperirritable spot
  • French: point-détente — hyperirritable spot
  • French: point-gâchette — hyperirritable spot
  • Spanish: punto gatillo — hyperirritable spot