trigger word

English

Noun

trigger word (plural trigger words)

  1. (linguistics, psychology) 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.
    • 1932, Religion in Life‎[1], number 39, page 136:
      The former term, though feebly justified later in the text, stands as a historical trigger word of high emotional impact.
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