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trigger word

noun

trigger word

noun
1

Human sciences, Linguistics, Psychology, Sciences 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.

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

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