blindside

Speech parts

1. blindside - Noun

2. blindside - Verb

Meaning

attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed

catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

ding biff bash attack stroke belt punch bang bop buffet jolt haymaker impact assault shock
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Antonyms

garrison guard cover police protect screen
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Hypernyms

attack assault surprise assail set on

Examples

Raw love, like raw heartache, could blindside you. Jodi Picoult

The economic downturn blindsided many investors Source: Internet

As England brought on their replacements (including Tom Dunn and the Ollies, Thorley and Lawrence, for their debuts), Tom Curry jinked downthe blindside to score, securing the bonus point with 13 minutes to go. Source: Internet

And this week, she once again saw exactly who orchestrated Sophie's blindside. Source: Internet

Both men are acting captains of their respective franchises, and on duty in the blindside flank position at Kings Park. Source: Internet

Even before their former left tackle was arrested with 157 lbs of marijuana, the blindside was a pressing need. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

blindman's bluff blindman's buff blindness blindside flanker blindsider blindsiding