Blitzing, a term commonly used in football, refers to an aggressive tactic employed by the defense to quickly attack the opposing team's quarterback. Antonyms for the word blitzing would, therefore, refer to defensive strategies that are not as aggressive. Some antonyms for blitzing include "dropping back," where the defenders retreat back to cover the pass routes instead of attacking, "zone defense," where each defender is responsible for a specific zone on the field, and "man-to-man coverage," where each defensive player covers a specific opposing player. These defensive tactics are less aggressive but rely on strategic placement and coverage to control the opposing team's offensive plays.