Blindside (Verb)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

• The thief managed to blindside the security guard, catching him off guard and allowing for a quick escape.
• The boxer landed a devastating hook to blindside his opponent and secure the knockout victory.
• The commander's plan was to blindside the enemy's forces by sending a stealth unit to attack from the rear.
• The quarterback was hit hard when a defensive lineman managed to blindside him from the left side.
• The martial artist was caught off guard when her opponent blindsided her with a swift kick from behind.

Hypernyms

• Attack
• Set On
• Assault

Meaning ²

Catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences; "The economic downturn blindsided many investors".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

• The company's sudden bankruptcy blindsided investors who had heavily invested in the business.
• The terrorist attack blindsided the government, catching them off guard and unprepared.
• The unexpected news of the divorce blindsided her friends, who had thought the couple was doing well.
• A surprise storm blindsided the village, leaving many residents trapped and injured.
• The sudden layoff blindsided the employee, who had just purchased a new home based on their job security.