Synonyms & related words for blitz

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of blitz — including blitzkrieg, onslaught, bombardment, counteroffensive, bombing, attack. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to blitz

Explore words related to blitz — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include sitzkrieg, counterattacks, onrush, outrush, counterattacker, counterstrike, counterplay, panzers. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for blitz

Common synonyms for blitz include blitzkrieg, onslaught, bombardment, counteroffensive, bombing, attack, rush, barrage — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does blitz come from?

The word blitz breaks down into one root of German origin: the root blitz-, from German blitzkrieg (“lightning war”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.