blindside

/ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/
noun
  1. A person's blind spot; an area that is difficult or impossible to see.
    • A deer ran out from the driver's blindside.
    • The truck driver checked his blindside before changing lanes.
    • Make sure to look over your shoulder to check your blindside.
verb
  1. To hit or attack someone from a direction where they cannot see you coming.
    • The linebacker blindsided the quarterback with a hard tackle.
    • A car blindsided them as they pulled out of the driveway.
    • In the wild, predators often blindside their prey.
  2. To surprise someone with unexpected news or information that shocks or upsets them.
    • The announcement of the merger blindsided the investors.
    • The sudden layoff blindsided the entire department.
    • She was blindsided by her friend's betrayal.
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