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Blitz

/blɪts/

A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to the Blitz.

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📖 Definitions of "Blitz"

noun

1
A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to the Blitz.
2
A swift and overwhelming attack or effort.
"We embarked on a publicity blitz, putting posters and flyers all around town."
3
A play in which additional defenders beyond the defensive linemen rush the passer.
4
Blitz chess, a form of chess with a short time limit for moves.

verb

1
To attack quickly or suddenly, as by an air raid or similar action.
2
To perform a blitz.
"The Washington High defense almost always blitzes on third down."
3
To purée or chop (food products) using a food processor or blender.
"To make nut roast, you have to blitz the nuts in the food processor before adding the parsley and breadcrumbs."
4
To do something quickly or in one session.

🔄 Synonyms of "Blitz"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
safety blitznoun	(american football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line
linebacker blitzingnoun	(american football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Blitz"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
linebacker blitzingnoun	(american football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line
safety blitznoun	(american football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line
attacknoun	An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.
assaultnoun	A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.
raidnoun	(military) A quick hostile or predatory incursion or invasion in a battle.
invadeverb	(transitive) To enter by force, usually in order to conquer.
demolitionnoun	The process of demolishing or destroying buildings or other structures.
clearancenoun	(retail) A sale of merchandise, especially at significantly reduced prices, usually in order to make room for new merchandise or updated versions of the same merchandise; sometimes as a closeout.
flashnoun	A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
raidingnoun	The act of carrying out a raid.
removalnoun	The process of removing or the fact of being removed.
shocknoun	A sudden, heavy impact.
kidnappingnoun	(crime) The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.
jiffynoun	(colloquial) A very short, unspecified length of time.
actionnoun	The effort of performing or doing something.
surprisenoun	Something unexpected.
campaignnoun	A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.
commandonoun	A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.
randomnoun	A roving motion; course without definite direction; lack of rule or method; chance.
spotnoun	A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.