knifepoint

Noun

Meaning

knifepoint (plural knifepoints)

The pointed end of a knife.

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Examples

After Baker fired Bruce from the band, Bruce continued to arrive for gigs; ultimately, Bruce was driven away from the band after Baker threatened him at knifepoint. Source: Internet

According to police, a 26-year-old woman was walking on 24th Street when she was grabbed by a man at knifepoint and was dragged towards a white SUV. Source: Internet

A robber was detained after he allegedly held up a woman at knifepoint while she was jogging, in Queensburgh, last week. Source: Internet

Believing his curiosity is merely sexual and aroused by his voyeurism, Dorothy makes Jeffrey undress at knifepoint and begins to fellate him before their encounter is interrupted by a knock at the door. Source: Internet

An often used example is "putting a gun to someone's head" (at gunpoint) or putting a "knife under the throat" (at knifepoint or cut-throat) to compel action or the victim gets killed or injured. Source: Internet

“At the end of the season, Fin shot a father who was holding his child at knifepoint, and Fin was rewarded with a lawsuit for his heroism. Source: Internet

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