hit from behind

Related

rear-endedHit from behind
blindsidedSurprised by unforeseen impact
ambushedAttacked from concealment
sucker-punchBlow dealt without warning
whiplashNeck injury from jerking

collision · crash · tailgated · slammed · struck · smashed · bumper · fender-bender · backstabbed · unexpected · surprise · impact · jolt · crunch · shunt · pileup · brake · trunk

Opposites

direction of impact

hit from behindhead-on collision

Direct front-to-front impact

frontal impact · T-boned · rear-end · side impact

awareness/fairness

hit from behindsquare up

Resolve a debt

action type

hit from behindpush forward

Proceed with determination

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