blindside

[blahynd-sahyd] / ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd /

NOUN

blow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bump concussion impact jab jolt kick punch shock slap stroke uppercut

STRONG

KO bang bash bat belt biff bop buffet clip clout clump collision crack cut ding jar knock knockout lick percussion poke pound rap slam slug smack smash sock strike swat swing swipe thrust thump thwack wallop whack whomp zap

WEAK

knuckle sandwich

Example Sentences

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He replaces Matt Fagerson at number eight, with Fagerson switching to blindside flanker.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Clarke's corner repeatedly protested low blows from TKV, some drifting in on the blindside of the referee, who issued a warning in the third.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

Deaves will start at openside flanker alongside blindside Alex Mann and Aaron Wainwright at No.8.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

Another change to the starting 15 sees Wallace Sititi return at blindside flanker following a breakthrough 2024 campaign.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

It was her intent to blindside Scythe Curie with it.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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