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BLINDSIDE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities

Hypernyms (to "blindside" is one way to...):

assail; assault; attack; set on (attack someone physically or emotionally)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody

Sense 2

Meaning:

Catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences

Example:

The economic downturn blindsided many investors

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "blindside" is one way to...):

surprise (come upon or take unawares)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody

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