pulls the rug out
- blindsidedSurprised by unforeseen impact
- betrayalBreaking of trust
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- underminesWeakens by stealth
sabotage · deception · floor · collapse · destabilize · ambush · backstab · gotcha · swindle · trap · exposed · scrambling · freefall · yanked · sudden · twist · reversal · con
support and stability
pulls the rug outhas someone's back
Offers loyal protection
props up · backs up · shores up · bolsters · buttresses