Shoot

usgb/ʃuːt/Volume
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Violent ConnotationPlay
Using 'shoot' in this context often relates to violence and dangerous situations. SlideStay inside, there's a shooting happening nearby.
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Literal vs. FigurativePlay
'Shoot' can mean literal firing or be used metaphorically to express sudden action. SlideNews about the scandal shot across the internet.