kneecapping
/ˈniːkæpɪŋ/
noun
- The act of shooting or injuring someone in the kneecap, especially as a form of punishment or intimidation.
- The documentary explored the history of kneecapping in organized crime.
- The government condemned the recent kneecapping of a local journalist.
- Kneecapping is a brutal tactic used by some criminal groups to silence opponents.