Meaning of the word triggering in English

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triggering

US /ˈtrɪɡ.ɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈtrɪɡ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

causing a strong emotional reaction of fear or worry because someone is made to remember something bad that has happened in the past:

Example:
For people with PTSD, loud noises can be triggering.
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