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blindsided

The correct spelling is blindsided.

How to pronounce blindsided

verb

Say it like: Bli-nds-ide-d

The correct spelling is blindsided. To attack (a person) on his or her blind side. For example: "The robbers crept out of the forest and blindsided the traveller."

Usage Examples

The robbers crept out of the forest and blindsided the traveller.

He had completed his plan to develop a new office building, but was blindsided by the sudden drop in real estate values.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To attack (a person) on his or her blind side.
  2. 2.To catch off guard; to take by surprise.

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