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sucker punch

noun 3
verb 1
forms 5

noun3

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An unexpected punch or similar blow, on an opponent who is off guard or not active.
- “It was absolutely terrible,” [Richard] Spencer told CNN’s Sara Ganim by phone hours after the assault. “I’ve certain never had this happen before – a sucker punch in broad daylight.” — 2017
A disabling punch targeting a place which is not normally acceptable in a "fair fight", such as on the back of the head.
An unprovoked or unwarranted blow with the fist.

verb1

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To deliver an unexpected blow.
- We stared at each other for a moment. Then, without blinking, I sucker punched him as hard as I could. He fell but instantly came back at me, head down like a bull. — 1996

forms

sucker punched · sucker-punched · sucker punching · sucker punches · sucker-punches

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