noun
gunpoint
GUHN-poynt
Gunpoint (noun) means At gunpoint: under the threat of being shot, with a gun aimed at someone. Example: “The clerk was forced to hand over the cash at gunpoint.”
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At gunpoint: under the threat of being shot, with a gun aimed at someone.
"The clerk was forced to hand over the cash at gunpoint."
"They were robbed at gunpoint outside the station."
How to use gunpoint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlmost always used in the fixed phrase "at gunpoint" — being threatened or forced at the barrel of a gun.
Common pairings
at gunpoint
held at gunpoint
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Etymology
From gun + point (the tip/muzzle a gun is aimed with).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for gunpoint
point
joint
anoint
appoint
endpoint
pinpoint
viewpoint
standpoint
disappoint
PowerPoint
checkpoint
needlepoint
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Frequently asked questions
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.
