Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun blind_side

1 sense of blind side

Sense 1
blind side -- (the side on which your vision is limited or obstructed)
       => side -- (a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location; "they always sat on the right side of the church"; "he never left my side")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb blind_side

2 senses of blindside

Sense 1
blindside -- (catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences; "The economic downturn blindsided many investors")
       => surprise -- (come upon or take unawares; "She surprised the couple"; "He surprised an interesting scene")

Sense 2
blindside -- (attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed)
       => assail, assault, set on, attack -- (attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly")