Noun
knifepoint (plural knifepoints)
The pointed end of a knife.
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