Blitzkrieg — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈblits-ˌkrēg/ blitz·krieg

Meaning & Definition of Blitzkrieg

Blitzkrieg (noun)

  1. war conducted with great speed and force; specifically, a violent surprise offensive by massed air forces and mechanized ground forces in close coordination
  2. blitz

Blitzkrieg (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: barrage, blitz, bombardment, cannonade, drumbeat, drumfire, flurry, fusillade, hail, salvo, shower, storm, volley
    related: broadside, earful, avalanche, burst, cataclysm, cataract, deluge, discharge, engulfment, flood, flood tide, flush, gush, inundation, outburst, outflow, outpouring, overflow, rash, spate, surge, torrent, current, river, stream, tide, excess, glut, overabundance, overage, overkill, overmuch, oversupply, superabundance, superfluity, surfeit, surplus
    near: dribble, drip, trickle

  2. 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"

    similar: aggression, assault, attack, attempt, blitz, charge, coup de main, descent, offense, offensive, onset, onslaught, raid, rush, strike
    related: ambuscade, ambush, counteraggression, counterassault, counterattack, counteroffensive, counterstrike, sally, sortie, envelopment, flanking, breakthrough, foray, incursion, invasion, pillage, ravage, sack, air raid, bombardment, bombing, siege, storm, barrage, cannonade, fusillade, hail, salvo, volley, whammy
    near: defense, defensive, guard, shield, opposition, resistance, protection, security, shelter

Blitzkrieg (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to use bombs or artillery against

    "the Germans were determined to blitzkrieg London until the British surrendered"

    similar: batter, blitz, bomb, bombard, cannonade, shell
    related: enfilade, rake, strafe, assail, assault, attack, devastate, hit, pound, ravage, strike

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Blitzkrieg

The most common words with a similar meaning to Blitzkrieg:

barrage, blitz, bombardment, cannonade, drumbeat, drumfire, flurry, fusillade, hail, salvo, shower, storm, volley, aggression, assault, attack, attempt, charge, coup de main, descent, offense, offensive, onset, onslaught, raid, rush, strike, batter, bomb, bombard, shell

Related Words for Blitzkrieg

broadside, earful, avalanche, burst, cataclysm, cataract, deluge, discharge, engulfment, flood, flood tide, flush, gush, inundation, outburst, outflow, outpouring, overflow, rash, spate, surge, torrent, current, river, stream, tide, excess, glut, overabundance, overage

Near Antonyms of Blitzkrieg

dribble, drip, trickle, defense, defensive, guard, shield, opposition, resistance, protection, security, shelter

Word Forms of Blitzkrieg

Derived words: blitzkrieg (transitive verb)

Origin & Etymology of Blitzkrieg

German, from Blitz lightning + Krieg war

First known use: 1937

Frequently Asked Questions about Blitzkrieg

What does "Blitzkrieg" mean?

"Blitzkrieg" means war conducted with great speed and force; specifically, a violent surprise offensive by massed air forces and mechanized ground forces in close coordination. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: war conducted with great speed and force; specifically, a violent surprise offensive by massed air forces and mechanized ground forces in close coordination. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Blitzkrieg"?

Other words for "Blitzkrieg" include barrage, blitz, bombardment, cannonade, drumbeat, drumfire, flurry and fusillade. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Blitzkrieg" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Blitzkrieg"?

There are 97 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Blitzkrieg". Common alternatives include barrage, blitz, bombardment, cannonade, drumbeat, drumfire, flurry, fusillade, hail and salvo.

How do you use "Blitzkrieg" in a sentence?

Examples of "Blitzkrieg" in a sentence: "the stunned survivors of the crash were then confronted with a blitzkrieg of insensitive questions from the media"; "the war began with a blitzkrieg that was designed to shock the enemy into submission"; "the Germans were determined to blitzkrieg London until the British surrendered".

Is "Blitzkrieg" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Blitzkrieg" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Blitzkrieg"?

"Blitzkrieg" is pronounced /ˈblits-ˌkrēg/ and divided into syllables as blitz·krieg.

What is the origin of the word "Blitzkrieg"?

"Blitzkrieg" comes from German, from Blitz lightning + Krieg war. First known use: 1937.

What is another word for "Blitzkrieg" meaning "a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once"?

When "Blitzkrieg" (noun) means a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once, synonyms include barrage, blitz, bombardment, cannonade, drumbeat and drumfire.