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blitzer Synonyms

Another word for blitzer

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• noun (Context 1)

In gridiron football, a defensive player (such as a linebacker or defensive back) who rushes across the line of scrimmage to tackle the quarterback behind the line.

Usage Example

"The running back stepped up in the pocket to block the oncoming pass rusher before he could reach the quarterback."

Strong
pass rusher
rusher

Opposites of blitzer

The opposite of blitzer shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

blocker
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• Nearby Words

blithering
blitz
blitzed
blitzer
blitzkrieg
blizzard
blizzardy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blitzer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blitzer
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