Meaning & use
Sideswiped
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Struck something or someone with a glancing blow along the side while passing.
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The delivery truck sideswiped a parked car while turning the corner.
The senator felt sideswiped by the unexpected criticism from his own party.
A note on using this word
Originally a term for vehicle collisions, it is now often used figuratively for an unexpected, glancing attack or setback.
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