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blindside

verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
B
Ends with
E
Contains
LI
Scrabble score
13

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

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

verb

  1. Catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences

    “The economic downturn blindsided many investors”

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Example Sentences

The economic downturn blindsided many investors

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