trigger warning

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === trigger warning (plural trigger warnings) A notice placed before the beginning of media content (usually an online article, e-mail, or post) to warn of potential traumatic triggers it contains. Synonym: (see usage notes) content warning 2013, Caitlin Still, “The trouble with trigger warnings”[1], Honi Soit, University of Sydney, week 2, semester 2, page 14: I applaud the sensitivity and awareness demonstrated by those who take the time to put a trigger warning, for example, on a link posted on Facebook dealing with issues such as sexual abuse or violence. ==== Usage notes ==== While many sources use the terms trigger warning and content warning interchangeably, some sources draw a distinction between them. These sources use content warning to refer to signposting of more general concerns (such as nudity) as opposed to potential psychological triggers (such as sexual assault). ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === trigger warning on Wikipedia.Wikipedia