Synonyms of touches off

touches off

verb

present tense third-person singular of touch off

as in triggers

to cause to function

his obscene comment touched off a heated debate about the need for censorship on live broadcasts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• triggers
• activates
• sparks
• drives
• powers
• sets off
• moves
• fuels
• starts
• turns on
• generates
• cranks (up)
• actuates
• runs
• ignites
• provokes
• charges
• pushes
• turns over
• fires
• kicks over
• launches
• releases
• switches
• trips
• electrifies
• speeds (up)
• energizes
• stimulates
• discharges
• stirs up
• steps up
• reactivates
• accelerates
• recharges
• arouses
• excites
• incites
• quickens
• catalyzes
• vitalizes
• instigates
• jump-starts
• kick-starts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• turns off
• kills
• shuts off
• cuts out
• cuts
• cuts off
• brakes
• stops
• arrests
• checks
• sticks
• jams
• stalls
• draws up
• halts
• deactivates
• slows
• suppresses
• represses
• decelerates
• stunts