Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sideswipe
verb
/ˈsaɪdˌswaɪp/
Definition
To hit something or someone from the side, often inadvertently.
Examples
- The car sideswiped a parked vehicle as it drove past.
- During the conversation, she managed to sideswipe the issue without directly addressing it.
Meaning
The term ‘sideswipe’ can refer to a physical act of hitting something sideways, usually in the context of driving or when things are brushed aside. It can also mean to attack someone indirectly or to take an indirect shot at a topic.
Synonyms
- Brush aside
- Hit
- Glance off
- Swat
