kneecap
The word “kneecap” has 2 syllables: knee-cap
It's pronounced as /ˈniː.kæp/
What is synonym and antonym for kneecap?
In the thesaurus, “kneecap” has 62 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for kneecap along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for kneecap
- bang
- bash
- batter
- beat
- belt
- bludgeon
- box
- break
- bruise
- buffet
- bung up
- cripple
- damage
- disable
- disfigure
- dismember
- drub
- flog
- gore
- hammer
- hamstring
- harm
- hit
- hobble
- hurt
- impair
- incapacitate
- injure
- lace
- lacerate
- lambast
- lambaste
- lame
- lash
- lick
- maim
- mangle
- maul
- mutilate
- paralyze
- paste
- pelt
- pommel
- pound
- pummel
- punch
- scar
- slap
- smack
- smash
- sock
- spank
- swat
- swipe
- thrash
- thump
- thwack
- wallop
- whack
- whip
- wing
- wound
Antonyms for kneecap
- cure
- doctor
- fix
- heal
- mend
- patch
- rehabilitate
- rejuvenate
- remedy
- renew
- repair
- restore
Meanings of kneecap
- noun
- The flat, roundish bone in the knee.
- (roofing) A metal cover trim that fits over a panel rib after it has been cut and bent.
- A cap or strong covering for the knees, used chiefly for horses, to protect their knees in case of a fall.
- verb
- To destroy the knees of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees, as a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists.
Example Sentences
- He fell hard on the pavement and fractured his kneecap.
- The X-ray revealed a crack in her kneecap.
- She wore a brace to protect her injured kneecap.
- A sharp blow to the kneecap can be extremely painful.
- The doctor explained the function of the kneecap in joint movement.
On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kneecap, such as: bang, bash, batter, beat, belt, bludgeon, box.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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