noun
a glancing blow or hit along the side of something, especially a vehicle
verb
to strike or hit with a glancing blow along the side
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The driver was charged with a sideswipe accident on the highway.
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I accidentally sideswiped a parked car while trying to parallel park.
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Watch out for that car, it might sideswipe you if you get too close.
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Her cutting remark felt like a sideswipe to my self-esteem.