knifepoint

American  

[nahyf-point] / ˈnaɪfˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. the sharp tip of a knife.

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idioms

1. at knifepoint, under threat of being cut or stabbed with a knife.

   He was robbed at knifepoint.

Example Sentences

It’s not truly empathy if it’s procured at knifepoint, from the depleted.

From Slate

Text messages between the accused and Roberts were read out to the court in which the pair talked about stealing bicycles and robbing a shop at knifepoint to get money so they could buy cannabis to sell.

From BBC

“I think the main question we all should be asking is, ‘How does an individual released to parole get arrested for a knifepoint robbery and is walking around on the streets?’”

From New York Times

San Francisco’s former public works director, who resigned after being charged in a City Hall corruption case, was arrested Wednesday after allegedly trying to rob someone at knifepoint, authorities said.

From Seattle Times

He later admitted involvement in a 1990 conspiracy to sell nearly £300m of bonds stolen at knifepoint in the world's biggest mugging.

From BBC