“blitz”

Definitions

• noun

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

  Synonyms: safety blitz, linebacker blitzing, aggression, ambush, assail, assailing, assailment, assault, attack, barrage, blast, blitzkrieg

• noun

  a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment

  Synonyms: blitzkrieg

• verb

  attack suddenly and without warning

  • Example:“Hitler blitzed Poland.”