Gunpoint (noun)

A situation in which someone is held at gunpoint, meaning they are being threatened with a gun.

Origin:

Originates from the phrase "at gunpoint", meaning a situation in which someone is threatened with a gun.

Examples:

1. The bank robbers held the tellers at gunpoint while they filled their bags with cash.
2. During the kidnapping, the kidnappers held the victim at gunpoint until their demands were met.
3. The hostages were held at gunpoint for hours until the police were able to rescue them.
4. The thief held the store owner at gunpoint while he took all the money from the register.
5. The police officer was able to disarm the suspect who had taken hostages at gunpoint.