hot button

noun

Meaning

A central issue, concern or characteristic, especially one that motivates people to make a choice
The principal desire that a salesman needs to "hit" in order to make a sale
An emotional trigger; something that arouses strong emotion or opinions.
Arousing intense reactions; eliciting strong emotion or controversy.

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Related words

hot(English)hotspot(English)interesting(English)hot-spot(English)point of contention(English)trouble spot(English)hot spot(English)flash point(English)

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Sources

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