triggered
trig-gered
verb
Caused an event, process, or reaction to begin or happen suddenly.
"The loud noise triggered the alarm."
adjective
Experiencing intense emotional distress or upset, often from a specific stimulus.
"He seemed quite triggered by the comment."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: gun trigger, trigger, spark off, set off, actuate, trip, activate, trigger off, touch off, spark, induction, initiation