1. to hit the side of something, especially a vehicle, while passing
2. to criticize or attack someone indirectly or in passing
Usage: figurative

1. a glancing blow to the side of something
2. an indirect criticism or attack
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The truck sideswiped my car in the parking lot.
• She sideswiped the mailbox while backing out of the driveway.
• The senator sideswiped his opponent during the debate.
• The comedian sideswiped several celebrities in his routine.
• The accident was just a minor sideswipe with no injuries.
• His speech included a sideswipe at the media.
• The mirror was damaged in the sideswipe.
• She took his comment as a sideswipe at her work.