Kneecap (Verb)
Meaning
Shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning; "They kneecapped the industrialist".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The mafia kneecapped the local businessman after he failed to repay the loan on time.
- They kneecapped the informant who had been secretly working with the authorities.
- In a violent warning, the rebel group kneecapped the mayor and left him for dead.
- The notorious gang leader kneecapped anyone who crossed him, instilling fear in the entire neighborhood.
- Rival gang members kneecapped the young rapper after he refused their offer to join their crew.