Blitz (Verb)
Meaning
Attack suddenly and without warning; "Hitler blitzed Poland".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The enemy forces blitzed the key city in a surprise midnight raid.
- In the early years of World War II, Germany blitzed several European cities, causing widespread destruction.
- The opposing team blitzed the quarterback repeatedly, disrupting their passing game.
- The air raid sirens blared as the bombers blitzed the coastal towns, catching residents off guard.
- Rebels blitzed government strongholds, taking control of several major cities within days.