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

That happened following last fall’s immigration blitzkrieg in the region. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for blitzkrieg

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Noun

Earlier this month, the air force stopped publishing the number of ballistic missiles fired or intercepted in Russia's nightly barrages.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Nolan’s father, Elmore Wonsley said his grieving family has also received online attacks — including a sudden barrage of negative reviews against his wife, a nurse practitioner, and vitriol from strangers.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of barrage

Noun

Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia this year, with long-range missiles and swarms of drones targeting military industries and energy facilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Weeks of Iranian drone and missile attacks on the UAE earlier this year, the vast majority of which were intercepted, sparked tensions among locals and hammered the country's tourism and aviation industry.

— Jenni Reid,Emma Graham, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of attack

Verb

Hmeimin served as a hub for Syrian warplanes that repeatedly bombed anti-Assad opposition groups, killing several civilians and destroying large parts of Syria’s infrastructure, including hospitals and medical facilities, in the process.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Their meeting came days after Trump threatened to bomb the country over their Strait of Hormuz negotiations with Iran.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of bomb

Noun

The judge dismissed a misdemeanor charge of simple assault against Kissinger, saying that there had been no bodily injury.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
In Hangzhou, the latest assault claims have seen multiple companies initiate internal accountability measures, according to political news outlet Guancha, while the official investigation is ongoing.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of assault

Verb

Reasons for that include a lot of Vikings blitzes and two great plays by safety Jay Ward, a would-be interception ruled a sack and a sack on a blitz.

— Ren Clayton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Payton shot down a report of a position change early in camp, but there was Barron in the first half Friday night looking like a safety on one particular snap as the Broncos blitzed in zero coverage.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of blitz

Noun

None of the works address the recent bombardments directly, although the precarious context of ongoing threat, instability and struggle can be felt in almost all of them.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
In one recent bombardment of Kyiv, Ukraine’s defences failed to intercept a single missile; 17 people were killed.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of bombardment

Noun

During the interview, Roach also defended his courtroom rules and spoke about the onslaught of online postings about the case.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Ukraine’s neighbors are on alert Russia’s relentless onslaught has spooked other European countries, especially those bordering Ukraine, which fear spreading attacks from Moscow.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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