Synonyms for

Blitz

Verb / blɪts / Another word for blitz — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sudden, intensive attack or effort

Synonyms & similar words

blitzkrieg linebackerblitzing safetyblitz onslaught assault raid charge ambush offensive invasion attack onslaught storming infiltration incursion blow rush onslaught onslaught onslaught onslaught onslaught onslaught

Synonyms by register

Formal

onslaught assault offensive attack

Informal

raid smash drive push surge

Literary

storm barrage bombardment

Antonyms

defense delay hesitation slowness retreat withdrawal lull

Common collocations

  • air blitz
  • bomb blitz
  • police blitz
  • tax blitz
  • election blitz
  • advertising blitz
  • full blitz

Word family

noun blitz
verb blitz

Usage note

Originally referred to a swift, intense aerial attack, 'blitz' is now commonly used for any rapid, concentrated effort, often in a military or competitive context. It can also be used informally for a sudden, intensive campaign or effort in other areas.

Example sentences

  1. The team's blitz strategy worked and they won the game.
  2. The company planned to blitz the market with their new product.
  3. The enemy launched a surprise blitz attack on the city.
  4. The teacher gave her class a blitz quiz to prepare for the test.
  5. The chef decided to blitz the ingredients in the blender for a smooth texture.

Quotes

  • 'If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.' -Harry S. Truman
  • 'When you come to a fork in the road, take it.' -Yogi Berra
  • 'We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.' -George Bernard Shaw

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