precipitated

Definitions

Caused an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable, to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

Caused a substance to be deposited in solid form from a solution.

Sent someone or something suddenly, carefully, or violently into a particular state or condition.

Examples

The sudden resignation of the CEO precipitated a sharp decline in the company's stock price.

The diplomatic crisis was precipitated by a series of misunderstandings between the two nations.

Synonyms

accelerated hastened triggered instigated expedited sparked caused

Antonyms

delayed hindered retarded prevented stalled checked obstructed