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