Blindsiding and Sensational

Blindsiding

Blindsiding adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Usage example: the last-minute blindsiding allegations that almost derailed the candidate's campaign

Sensational and blindsiding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sensational" instead an adjective "Blindsiding".

Sensational

Sensational adjective - Arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction.

Blindsiding and sensational are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Blindsiding" instead an adjective "Sensational".

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