squeeze the trigger

Related
  • pullForce toward oneself
  • fireCombustion with flames
  • gunProjectile-launching weapon
  • pistolCompact one-handed firearm
  • rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon

shot · bang · aim · finger · barrel · bullet · cock · hammer · reload · target · shoot · recoil · discharge · click · safety · holster · marksman · steady

Opposites
firing action

squeeze the triggerhold fire

Command to pause attacking

hesitate · freeze · hold back · balk · pull back

weapon safety state

squeeze the triggerstand down

Withdraw from readiness

disarm · decock

violence escalation

squeeze the triggerhold your fire

Order to stop shooting

stand down · show mercy · de-escalate · walk away · turn the other cheek

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