blindside

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

• 🇫🇷Verbe signifiant surprendre quelqu'un en le prenant au dépourvu, généralement par quelque chose de désagréable ou d'inattendu, souvent en l'attrapant côté aveugle.

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.

   🇫🇷prendre au dépourvu

   Synonymes: ambushstartlesurprisewaylay

   Antonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Attaquer par surprise

   Synonymes: ambushbushwhacksucker punchsurprisewaylay

   Antonymes: confrontface

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