Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-bayonet-point
Idiom
/æt ˈbeɪə.nɛt pɔɪnt/
Definition
In a situation where one is threatened or forced to comply by means of a bayonet, typically in a context of military confrontation.
Examples
- The soldiers demanded the villagers to hand over their supplies at-bayonet-point.
- She felt she had to agree to their demands at-bayonet-point, fearing for her safety.
Meaning
The term describes a scenario where an individual is compelled to act in a certain way under the threat of violence, particularly with a sharp weapon like a bayonet.
Synonyms
- under duress
- under threat
- coerced
