barrage vs blitz

barrage

verb
  • To direct a barrage at. 

noun
  • A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons. 

  • Type of firework containing a mixture of firework types in one single-ignition package. 

  • A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie. 

  • A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them. 

  • An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow. 

  • An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism. 

blitz

verb
  • To perform a blitz. 

  • To do something quickly or in one session. 

  • To attack quickly or suddenly, as by an air raid or similar action. 

  • To purée or chop (food products) using a food processor or blender. 

noun
  • The act of blending or puréeing food using a blender or processor. 

  • A play in which additional defenders beyond the defensive linemen rush the passer. 

  • A swift and overwhelming attack or effort. 

  • A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to the Blitz. 

How often have the words barrage and blitz occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )