kneecapping

/N IY1 K AE0 P IH0 NG/
noun
  1. 1

    The act of injuring the knees of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees; often a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists.

    “Five kneecappings have been reported this month.”

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