
Gun
Weapon Connotation
The word 'gun' often refers to violence or crime in news and media.

The film's climax involves a tense gun standoff.
Emotional Weight
'Gun' can evoke strong emotions, usually fear or caution, when mentioned.

Upon seeing the gun, the hostages became visibly scared.
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