Choose the word that describes the best antonym (opposite) of the following words.
Triggered

Tapered off

The best antonym for the word "triggered" is Option 2: Tapered off.

• Triggered means "to start something happening."
• Tapered off means "to gradually decrease in intensity or strength."

So, the opposite of something that is triggered would be something that gradually decreases in intensity or strength.

The other options are not as accurate antonyms for "triggered."

Option 1, "choked," means "to obstruct or block the flow of something."

Option 3, "diluted," means "to make something weaker by adding water or another liquid."

Option 4, "ignited," means "to set fire to something."