Sideswipe
Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdˈswaɪp/
Sideswipe (verb)
- To hit something or someone from the side, often unexpectedly.
- To criticize or make a negative comment about someone indirectly.
Examples
- The car sideswiped another vehicle during the lane change.
- The article sideswiped the politician without naming him.
Common collocations: sideswipe another vehicle, sideswipe a wall, sideswipe a colleague, sideswipe an idea