
Trigger
Literal Action
Refers to the physical action of using a gun.
He hesitated before finally pulling the trigger.
Violent Connotation
Often associated with violence or danger in stories and news.
The hero cautiously reached for the trigger.
Metaphorically Applied
Used metaphorically to mean starting an irreversible action.
By signing the deal, she had pulled the trigger on her new venture. Compare with
CatalystIncentiveInciteInstigatePromptProvocationSparkStimulus
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