knifepoint

[nahyf-point]

noun

1. the sharp tip of a knife.

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

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

   He was robbed at knifepoint.

Example Sentences

He would then reportedly attack them at knifepoint, usually at night.

From BBC

Doe got into their vehicle and was taken into an apartment, where the man allegedly sexually assaulted her at knifepoint, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

The infant’s father, Dragan Antonesco, 20, held the mother at knifepoint while Antonesco’s parents, 48-year-old Viorel Ilie and 40-year-old Marioara Ilie, assaulted her and kidnapped their grandson, the sheriff’s department said.

From Los Angeles Times

Gordon was jailed for attacking his neighbour at knifepoint in Miami when he was aged 14 and BBC News has now obtained US court papers revealing the shocking nature of the crimes.

From BBC

Masked intruders who held Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish at knifepoint as they robbed his house must repay more than £750,000 or face six extra years in prison each.

From BBC