pulled the trigger
- firedTerminated from employment
- shotQuick liquor serving
- squeezedPressed firmly together
- gunProjectile-launching weapon
- bulletFired metal projectile
bang · recoil · finger · aimed · blast · discharged · gunshot · muzzle · click · weapon · fatal · decisive · moment · committed · action · irreversible · chamber · loaded
ACTION vs INACTION
pulled the triggerhesitated
Paused from uncertainty
held back · held fire · stood down · froze · balked
COMMITMENT vs RETREAT
pulled the triggerbacked out
Withdrew from commitment
got cold feet · walked away · pulled back · bailed · retreated