triggering
trig-ger-ing
verb
Causing an event, process, or reaction to start, often suddenly.
"The news is triggering a market crash."
adjective
Describing something that provokes a strong, often distressing, emotional or psychological reaction.
"That film contains potentially triggering content."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: gun trigger, trigger, spark off, set off, actuate, trip, activate, trigger off, touch off, spark, induction, initiation