kneecapping

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Synonyms: knee-capping

Antonyms: knee-capping

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|gerund}} The act of injuring the [[knee]]s of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees; often a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists.
2. {{lb|en|gerund|figurative|by extension}} An excessively and needlessly damaging attack or [[disparage]]ment.

Verb

1. {{infl of|en|kneecap||ing-form}}

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