Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [blits]
- /blɪts/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [blits]
- /blɪts/
Definitions of blitzing word
- noun blitzing Military. an overwhelming all-out attack, especially a swift ground attack using armored units and air support. an intensive aerial bombing. 1
- noun blitzing any swift, vigorous attack, barrage, or defeat: a blitz of commercials every few minutes. 1
- noun blitzing Football. act or instance of charging directly for (the passer) as soon as the ball is snapped; red-dogging. 1
- abbreviation BLITZING bingo. 1
- verb with object blitzing to attack or defeat with or as if with a blitz: The town was blitzed mercilessly by enemy planes. The visitors really blitzed the home team. 1
- verb with object blitzing to destroy; demolish: His last-minute refusal blitzed all our plans. 1
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Origin of blitzing
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; shortening of blitzkrieg
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Parts of speech for Blitzing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blitzing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
blitzing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blitzing
verb blitzing
- abuse — Abuse of someone is cruel and violent treatment of them.
- invade — to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent: Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
- rape — the residue of grapes, after the juice has been extracted, used as a filter in making vinegar.
- violate — to break, infringe, or transgress (a law, rule, agreement, promise, instructions, etc.).
- beset — If someone or something is beset by problems or fears, they have many problems or fears which affect them severely.
Antonyms for blitzing
verb blitzing
- retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
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