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hot-button

 

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Hot-button

Definition:

An emotionally charged or controversial issue that sparks intense reactions and debate.

Part of Speech:

Adjective or noun

Senses:

1. Adjective:

- Relating to a topic or issue that elicits strong emotions or provokes heated discussions.

Example Sentence:

- The debate about gun control is always a hot-button issue during elections.

2. Noun:

- A person, thing, or event that is the center of a heated controversy or debate.

Example Sentence:

- The politician's scandalous affair quickly became a hot-button in the media.

Usage:

- The term "hot-button" is frequently used to refer to topics, subjects, or incidents that stir strong emotions, provoke arguments, or divide opinions.

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