coldcocked
Punched out cold
To coldcock someone is to knock them out with a sudden, hard punch, typically without warning.
The blow usually lands on the head or jaw: He coldcocked the guy before he even saw it coming.
The word emphasizes the abruptness and force of the hit—the victim goes down cold.
Not awake or aware
- out coldFully unconscious
- senselessLacking reason or awareness
- flooredOverwhelmed by surprise
- flattenedMade smooth or level
dropped · laid out · knocked out · lights out · blackout · collapse · down for the count · stunned
Surprised by unforeseen impact
- ambushedAttacked from concealment
- caught off guardSurprised when unprepared
- unsuspectingNot anticipating danger
- unawareLacking knowledge of something
without warning · sucker-punched · unexpected · sudden · out of nowhere · sneak attack · cheap shot · bushwhacked
unconscious
Not awake or aware
flattened · dropped · laid out · knocked out · lights out · blackout · collapse · down for the count · stunned · dazed
blindsided
Surprised by unforeseen impact
- ambushedAttacked from concealment
- caught off guardSurprised when unprepared
- unsuspectingNot anticipating danger
unaware · without warning · sucker-punched · unexpected · sudden · out of nowhere · sneak attack · cheap shot · bushwhacked
punch
Strike with fist
wallop · sock · smack · clobber · belt · deck · clock · bash · whack · thump
cold-blooded, cold feet, cold snap, cold-hearted, cold-shoulder