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- [blahynd-sahyd]
- /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [blahynd-sahyd]
- /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/
Definitions of blindside word
- transitive verb blindside If you say that you were blindsided by something, you mean that it surprised you in a negative way. 3
- verb transitive blindside to hit or block (an opposing player) from his blind side 3
- verb transitive blindside to attack (someone) from an unseen or unexpected direction 3
- verb with object blindside Sports. to tackle, hit, or attack (an opponent) from the blind side: The quarterback was blindsided and had the ball knocked out of his hand. 1
- verb with object blindside Informal. to attack critically where a person is vulnerable, uninformed, etc.: The president was blindsided by the press on the latest tax bill. 1
- transitive verb blindside sport: tackle sideways on 1
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Origin of blindside
First appearance:
before 1970 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1970-75; v. use of noun phrase blind side
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Parts of speech for Blindside
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blindside popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
blindside usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blindside
verb blindside
- bushwhack — to ambush
- sucker-punch — to strike (someone) with an unexpected blow.
- assault — An assault by an army is a strong attack made on an area held by the enemy.
- buck — A buck is a US or Australian dollar.
- rush — to move, act, or progress with speed, impetuosity, or violence.
noun blindside
- impact — the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision: The impact of the colliding cars broke the windshield.
- bump — If you bump into something or someone, you accidentally hit them while you are moving.
- concussion — If you suffer concussion after a blow to your head, you lose consciousness or feel sick or confused.
- shock — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.
- punch — the chief male character in a Punch-and-Judy show.
Antonyms for blindside
noun blindside
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- luck — Polish name of Lutsk.
verb blindside
- mend — to make (something broken, worn, torn, or otherwise damaged) whole, sound, or usable by repairing: to mend old clothes; to mend a broken toy.
- wait — to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive.
- retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
- fix — to repair; mend.
- free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
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