blindside

Verb
  1. Catch unawares, especially with harmful consequences (synset 202602727)
    "The economic downturn blindsided many investors"
    is a type of: surprise - come upon or take unawares
  2. Attack or hit on or from the side where the attacked person's view is obstructed (synset 201123030)
    is a type of: assail, assault, attack, set on - attack someone physically or emotionally

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