blindside

A verb meaning to surprise someone, usually with something unpleasant or unexpected, often catching them off guard.

deJemanden völlig unerwartet treffen, meist mit etwas Unangenehmem oder Schockierendem, sodass er keine Zeit zur Reaktion hat.ruГлагол, означающий застать кого-то врасплох, обычно чем-то неприятным или неожиданным, часто застав врасплох.esVerbo que significa sorprender a alguien de forma inesperada, generalmente con algo negativo o desagradable, a menudo pillándolo desprevenido o sin que pueda reaccionar a tiempo.frVerbe signifiant surprendre quelqu'un en le prenant au dépourvu, généralement par quelque chose de désagréable ou d'inattendu, souvent en l'attrapant côté aveugle.ptVerbo que significa pegar alguém de surpresa, geralmente com algo desagradável ou inesperado, apanhando a pessoa desprevenida.zh动词，指使某人措手不及、猝不及防，通常是用令人不快或意想不到的事情突然袭击。arفعل يعني مفاجأة شخص بأمر غير سار أو غير متوقع، أو إرباكه بإتيانه من حيث لا يحتسب.

1. Catch unawares B2 informal american

   To surprise someone, especially with harmful or negative consequences.

   • The news of the layoffs blindsided the entire department.
   • Her sudden resignation blindsided her manager.
   • The team was completely blindsided by the competitor's new product launch.

   deÜberrumpelnruЗастать врасплохesCoger desprevenidofrprendre au dépourvuptPegar de surpresazh措手不及arيُفاجئ على غرة

   Synonyme: ambushstartlesurprisewaylay

   Antonyme: alertforewarnpreparewarn

2. Attack from a hidden side B2 formal american

   To attack or hit someone from a direction where they cannot see you coming.

   • The defender blindsided the quarterback, causing a fumble.
   • He was blindsided by a tackle from his left.
   • The player was penalized for blindsiding an opponent.

   deVon der blinden Seite angreifenruНапасть со слепой стороныesAtacar por sorpresa desde un lado ocultofrAttaquer par surpriseptAtacar de surpresazh从盲侧袭击arالهجوم من الجهة الخفية

   Synonyme: ambushbushwhacksucker punchsurprisewaylay

   Antonyme: confrontface

• blindsided past participle
• blindsided past simple
• blindsiding present participle
• blindsides third person singular