blitz

noun

1. a sudden, destructive attack, as by aircraft or tanks
2. 1. any sudden, overwhelming attack
   2. a concentrated effort, intensive campaign, etc.
3. ☆ Football a sudden charge by a defensive backfield player through a gap in the line in an effort to tackle the opposing quarterback

transitive verb

1. to subject to a blitz; overwhelm and destroy
2. ☆ Football to charge (the quarterback) in a blitz

intransitive verb