1. to hit the side of a vehicle with the front or side of another vehicle
2. to attack or criticize someone harshly and unexpectedly
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The truck broadsided our car at the intersection.
• She was broadsided by a speeding vehicle that ran the red light.
• The senator was broadsided by tough questions from reporters.
• He felt broadsided by the sudden criticism from his colleagues.
• The company was broadsided by the unexpected lawsuit.
• They broadsided the opposing team’s strategy in the debate.