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BLITZ Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word blitz. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word blitz. (close relations)
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blitzkrieg
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment

verb

• fight a quick and surprising war

charge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an impetuous rush toward someone or something

• (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense

• the price charged for some article or service

• the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons

• attention and management implying responsibility for safety

• a special assignment that is given to a person or group

• a person committed to your care

• financial liabilities (such as a tax)

• (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• request for payment of a debt

• a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something

• an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence

• heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield

• a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time

verb

• to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

• blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against

• demand payment

• move quickly and violently

• assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to

• file a formal charge against

• make an accusatory claim

• fill or load to capacity

• enter a certain amount as a charge

• cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution

• give over to another for care or safekeeping

• pay with a credit card; pay with plastic money; postpone payment by recording a purchase as a debt

• lie down on command, of hunting dogs

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• place a heraldic bearing on

• provide (a device) with something necessary

• direct into a position for use

• impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to

• instruct (a jury) about the law, its application, and the weighing of evidence

• instruct or command with authority

• attribute responsibility to

• set or ask for a certain price

• cause formation of a net electrical charge in or on

• energize a battery by passing a current through it in the direction opposite to discharge

• saturate

attack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• an offensive move in a sport or game

• intense adverse criticism

• ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

• the act of attacking

• a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

• a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

• the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)

• strong criticism

verb

• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

• attack in speech or writing

• take the initiative and go on the offensive

• attack someone physically or emotionally

• set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task

• begin to injure

barrage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

• the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target

verb

• address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage

bombardment
nounn
noun

• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

• the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target

• the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays)

• an attack by dropping bombs

foray
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden short attack

• an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)

verb

• steal goods; take as spoils

• briefly enter enemy territory

incursion
nounn
noun

• the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)

• an attack that penetrates into enemy territory

• the mistake of incurring liability or blame

invasion
nounn
noun

• the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

• any entry into an area not previously occupied

• (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body

offensive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• for the purpose of attack rather than defense

• causing anger or annoyance

• morally offensive

• unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses

noun

• the action of attacking an enemy

adjective satellite

• violating or tending to violate or offend against

• causing or able to cause nausea

onslaught
nounn
noun

• a sudden and severe onset of trouble

• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

raid
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden short attack

• an attempt by speculators to defraud investors

verb

• search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

• enter someone else's territory and take spoils

• take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock

• search for something needed or desired

hurry
verbv
noun

• a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

• overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

• the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

verb

• move very fast

• act at high speed

• urge to an unnatural speed

zoom
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a rapid rise

• the act of rising upward into the air

verb

• move along very quickly

• move with a low humming noise

• rise rapidly

linebacker blitzing
nounn
noun

• (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line

safety blitz
nounn
noun

• (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line

Best Hypernyms For BLITZ

Here is a list of related hypernyms for blitz, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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