This is the 9444th most frequent Japanese word.
突きつけ
"突きつけ" means "to thrust, present, or confront (someone) with something."
In this sentence, '突きつけた' denotes 'presented or thrust something forcefully', emphasizing the confrontational manner of showing the evidence.
犯人に証拠を突きつけた。
I presented the evidence to the culprit.
Here, '突きつける' conveys 'forcing or pressing demands' upon someone, highlighting the assertiveness or forcefulness in the action.
相手に要求を突きつける。
To push one's demands onto the counterpart.
In this case, '突きつけて' refers to 'pointing or thrusting an object threateningly', emphasizing its physical and intimidating action.