BLITZKRIEG Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈblits-ˌkrēg

Definition of blitzkrieg

as in barrage

a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once the stunned survivors of the crash were then confronted with a blitzkrieg of insensitive questions from the media

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as in attack

the act or action of setting upon with force or violence the war began with a blitzkrieg that was designed to shock the enemy into submission

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blitzkrieg

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verb

as in to bomb

to use bombs or artillery against the Germans were determined to blitzkrieg London until the British surrendered

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Noun

Miller’s biggest miscalculation was thinking opponents would be frightened into submission and silence with his deportation blitzkrieg and ordinary Americans would join in. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026 In a repeat of the blitzkriegs that won Mexico and Peru for Spain, the Iberian conquistadors march north to Beijing, in some scenarios aided by Japanese auxiliaries. — Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025 The international media blitzkrieg? — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025 While Indiana likely remains a Trump-supporting stronghold, the president’s blitzkrieg of disruptive actions at the start of his second term raises questions about whether everyone who marked red on their ballot last November is standing by that decision today. — Lluvia Gaucin, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blitzkrieg

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Noun

The defense attorneys argued Harris fired the first shots that killed Payton friend Turner and set off the barrage that led to the deaths of bystanders Martinez, Alexander, and Davis.

— Darrell Smith July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Rocky Graziano scores a technical knockout with a barrage of 30 punches against Tony Zale in the sixth round to win the world middleweight boxing title.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of barrage

Noun

Iran’s new energy weapon Following the start of US- and Israeli-led attacks on February 28, Iran almost immediately declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, creating the largest oil supply shock in history.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
While setting up an attack near the France box, midfielder Dani Olmo overcame a hard challenge that knocked him down to play a through ball to Pedro Porro.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of attack

Verb

For months, Washington has threatened to bomb cartel targets in Mexico, a scenario Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly rejects.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
When America and Israel started bombing Iran, our military bombed an elementary school, killing more than 160 children.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

Definition of bomb

Noun

The agency’s swift judgement on the incidents prompted calls for impartial investigations from local officials and a flurry of protests.

— Annette Choi, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
In the meantime, Silver anticipates that a flurry of one-and-done provisional arrangements will be hammered out before the new campaign tips off in October.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of flurry

Noun

Instead, the Argentines should enjoy enormous credit for an all-out assault in the game’s final 10 or 12 minutes.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Syrsky is known as a more traditional commander, and his reforms have focused on forming new infantry assault groups and procuring traditional weapons.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

Definition of assault

Verb

Part of what makes these fire zone blitzes and simulated pressures so effective is Graham’s use of 7-man pressures.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 15 July 2026
In the simplest of iterations, all the sauce ingredients can be combined in a food processor and blitzed until smooth.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of blitz

Noun

Following a hairy landing and bombardment, the pace drops dramatically.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
More than 30 civilians have been killed in American strikes on Iran in recent days, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said today, as the country reels from yet another night of bombardment.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of bombardment

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