Pounced

Pronunciation: /ˈpaʊnst/

Pounced (verb)

  1. To jump or spring suddenly towards something or someone, often to catch it.
  2. To take quick action or seize an opportunity without delay.

Examples

  • The cat pounced on the unsuspecting mouse.
  • She pounced on the opportunity to speak.

Common collocations: pounce on prey, pounce suddenly, pounce on an opportunity, pounce quickly

Synonyms of Pounced

Neutral

Antonyms of Pounced

  • — to move back or withdraw from an attack.
  • — to stay away from or prevent an encounter.