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Definition of knifepoint

knifepoint

/ˈnaɪf.pɔɪnt/
knife · point
Plural:knifepoints
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knifepoint Lexical Profile

knifepoint Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The sharp tip of a knife, used especially in the phrase 'at knifepoint' to denote a threat of immediate violence with a blade.

Example

"The cashier was forced to hand over the contents of the register at knifepoint."

Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively used in the prepositional phrase 'at knifepoint' to indicate that someone is being threatened with a knife.

• Nearby Words

knifefish
knifelike
knifeman
knifepoint
knifer
knifing
knight

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Knifepoint. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/knifepoint
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