Antonyms for blitzkrieg

Grammar : Noun

Spell : blits-kreeg

Phonetic Transcription : ˈblɪtsˌkrig

defense
protection

Definition of blitzkrieg

Origin : "rapid attack," 1939, from German Blitzkrieg, from Blitz "lightning" (from Middle High German blicze, back-formation from bliczen "to flash," from Old High German blecchazzen "to flash, lighten" (8c.), from Proto-Germanic *blikkatjan, from PIE root *bhel- (1) "to shine, flash, burn;" see bleach (v.)) + Krieg "war" (see kriegspiel).

noun charge

Example sentences :

The shortcomings of Blitzkrieg ironically rest in its strengths.
Extract from : « Shock and Awe » by Harlan K. Ullman

Synonyms for blitzkrieg

assault
attack
blitz
bombardment
offensive
onslaught
raid
rush

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