broadsided
broad-sid-ed
verb
Attacked or criticised suddenly and severely, often unexpectedly.
"The politician was broadsided by the press."
verb
Struck forcefully on its side, typically by another vehicle in an accident.
"The car was broadsided at the junction."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: broadside, tirade, philippic, side, bill, circular, handbill, broadsheet, flier, throwaway, flyer