| VERB | social | blindside | catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences |
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| competition | blindside | attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed |
| Sounds | blay'ndsay.d | |
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| Rhymes | abide ... Yuletide: 172 rhymes with ayd... | |
| Meaning | catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences. | |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody | |
| Example | "The economic downturn blindsided many investors" | |
| Broader | surprise | come upon or take unawares |
| Meaning | attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed. | |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s somebody | |
| Broader | assail, assault, set on, attack | attack someone physically or emotionally |
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