Synonyms of sets off

sets off

verb

present tense third-person singular of set off

as in triggers

to cause to function

set off a bomb

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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