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Definition of gunpoint

gunpoint

/ˈɡʌn.pɔɪnt/
gun · point
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• noun

1

The aimed muzzle of a firearm, used almost exclusively in the phrase "at gunpoint" to denote coercion under threat of being shot.

Example

"The security guard testified in court that the thieves had forced him to open the vault at gunpoint."

Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively used in the prepositional phrase "at gunpoint" to indicate coercion under the immediate threat of being shot.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gunpoint. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gunpoint
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