kneecapped

verb

Definition of kneecappednext
past tense of kneecap
as in smacked

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  1. smacked
  2. hit
  3. punched
  4. pummeled
  5. injured
  6. thrashed
  7. bludgeoned
  8. hurt
Verb
  • The old chief attempted to do a special review of Bitcoin miners but got smacked down by a federal court.
    Brady Dale, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Freeman, who had been struggling through an ankle injury, smacked the first pitch from Nestor Cortes 413 feet in the 10th inning of Game 1 for the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history.
    NBC Los Angeles, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of smacked
Verb
  • As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.
    Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Amaya made significant in-season adjustments, though, hitting .271 with a .761 OPS after the All-Star break while continuing to build trust with pitchers.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of hit
Verb
  • The Baltimore Ravens punched their ticket to the postseason and kept their hopes for a division title alive Saturday.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The Magic, however, punched back in the third with a 22-3 run powered by turning defense into offense.
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of punched
Verb
  • Jim Miller submitted Jackson in the first round in a bounce-back performance after he was pummeled by Bobby Green at UFC 300 in April.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • At the start of the year, a series of extreme winter weather systems pummeled Portland and ice rained down from the skies.
    Meira Gebel, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of pummeled
Verb
  • None of the men were seriously injured, according to Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Two people were injured in a crash in Watertown on Monday.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of injured
Verb
  • Their goggles are already thrashed, and a solid pair of gogs like these Smith Squad Mags will be a major come-up for their winter kit.
    Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The highest point spread of the NFL season came to fruition on Sunday as the Baltimore Ravens thrashed the New York Giants, 35-14, with Lamar Jackson throwing five touchdown passes to lead the way for the flock.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of thrashed
Verb
  • Several hours later, she was found dead in her own home – bludgeoned and strangled.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Preliminary investigation indicated she was bludgeoned to death.
    Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of bludgeoned
Verb
  • Repealing legislation like the IRA would only hurt this growing industry.
    Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • McConnell: Busted his face open and hurt his wrist after a fall.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of hurt
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