gunpoint
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for gunpoint, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — At gunpoint: under the threat of being shot, with a gun aimed at someone.
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Etymology
From gun + point (the tip/muzzle a gun is aimed with).
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What does “gunpoint” mean?
The word “gunpoint” means at gunpoint: under the threat of being shot, with a gun aimed at someone. In plain terms, almost always used in the fixed phrase "at gunpoint" — being threatened or forced at the barrel of a gun.
How do you pronounce “gunpoint”?
“Gunpoint” is pronounced GUHN-poynt (/ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “gunpoint” in a sentence?
Here is “gunpoint” used in a sentence: “The clerk was forced to hand over the cash at gunpoint.”
What part of speech is “gunpoint”?
“Gunpoint” is a noun.