knifepoint

noun

knife·point ˈnīf-ˌpȯint

: the point of a knife

Phrases

at knifepoint

: under a threat of being knifed

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And the report alleged that investigations of such abuse are sometimes questionable, as in the case of an Autry State Prison inmate who reported being raped at knifepoint. —

Jeff Martin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 The incident occurred on Thursday, Sept. 12, when officers were attempting to rescue the girl, who was being held hostage at knifepoint by her mother at the time, authorities said in a release posted on the city's website. —

Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024 Ryan, the man who held Christine at knifepoint, also apparently had an account on the website and had been communicating with whoever was accessing the site from the Banfield computer. —

Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2024 She was forced to the ground at knifepoint by two homeless men near Surf Ave. —

Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for knifepoint