blindside

blind·side

 (blīnd′sīd′)

tr.v. blind·sid·ed, blind·sid·ing, blind·sides

1. To hit or attack on or from the blind side.

2. To catch or take unawares, especially with harmful or detrimental results: The news blindsided us.

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blind′ side`

n.

1. the part of one's field of vision, as to the side or rear, where one cannot see approaching objects.

2. the side opposite that toward which a person is looking.

[1600–10]

blind•side

(ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd)

v.t. -sid•ed, -sid•ing.

1. to hit or attack from the blind side.

2. to attack where a person is vulnerable.

[1970–75]

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Thesaurus

Verb	1.	blindside - catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences; "The economic downturn blindsided many investors" surprise - come upon or take unawares; "She surprised the couple"; "He surprised an interesting scene"
	2.	blindside - attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed assail, assault, set on, attack - attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly"

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