Definitions

blindside

[blahynd-sahyd] / ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd /

NOUN

blow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bump concussion impact jab jolt kick punch shock slap stroke uppercut

STRONG

KO bang bash bat belt biff bop buffet clip clout clump collision crack cut ding jar knock knockout lick percussion poke pound rap slam slug smack smash sock strike swat swing swipe thrust thump thwack wallop whack whomp zap

WEAK

knuckle sandwich

Example Sentences

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Clarke's corner repeatedly protested low blows from TKV, some drifting in on the blindside of the referee, who issued a warning in the third.

From BBC

Some of those who knew Toner-Rodgers said they were blindsided by the news.

From The Wall Street Journal

Colombia's security services said they were blindsided by Petro's initial order, which was issued in the evening on social media.

From Barron's

French authorities were blindsided as thieves of all stripes, from lone wolves to organized groups, made quick work of its museums.

From The Wall Street Journal

The move shocked most people involved with the NBA, and Dallas fans felt blindsided.

From Los Angeles Times

blindside

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