kneecap
📖 Definitions
noun
A small, flat, triangular bone that covers the front of the knee.
verb tr.
1. To attack the knee as a way to cripple someone.
2. To undermine or disable, especially in an excessive manner.
💬 Usage Examples
“The desperation of competitive young editors reduced to kneecapping and humiliating one another for lack of promotional opportunities.” Julian Lucas; Shamelessly Dramatic; The New Yorker; Jan 15, 2024. “He was owed something for allowing her to kneecap his career.” Taffy Brodesser-Akner; Fleishman Is in Trouble; Random House; 2020.