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trigger man

NOUN

triggerman

Synonyms

STRONG

assassin butcher cut-throat enforcer executioner hatchet man hatchet woman hit man hit woman killer manslayer murderer murderess slaughterer slayer

WEAK

hit person manslaughterer massacrer trigger person

Example Sentences

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And most importantly, you have a trigger man who, in my opinion, is pretty darn special.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2021

Bill Parcells, then the Dolphins’ czar, projected White as a trigger man for the wildcat, but he couldn’t overcome his small size and an erratic arm.

From Washington Times • Apr. 21, 2020

Henne was the trigger man behind Blackmon's big day, and he started the game on the bench.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2012

Padron, who owns a 9-3 record since taking over as the starter last season, is the trigger man of a passing attack that ranks 27th nationally with 265.5 yards per game.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2010

In fact, he’d been getting tired of the assignments, of playing nursemaid for Archie and his trigger man as well.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier