pounced Synonyms
pounced Meaning
pounced
to swoop down on and seize something, to make a sudden assault or approach, to swoop upon and seize something with or as if with talons, a fine powder for making stenciled patterns, the claw of a bird of prey, to dust, rub, finish, or stencil with pounce, a fine powder formerly used to prevent ink from spreading, to seize upon and make capital of something (such as another's blunder or an opportunity), the act of pouncing
pounced Sentence Examples
- The predator pounced on its prey with lightning speed.
- The cat pounced on the toy mouse, batting it around with its paws.
- The hungry lion pounced on the antelope, tearing into its flesh eagerly.
- The assassin pounced upon his victim, stealthily and without warning.
- The reporter pounced on the breaking news story, eager to share it with the world.
- The thief pounced on the opportunity to steal the valuable artwork.
- The enemy soldiers pounced on the unsuspecting village, causing chaos and destruction.
- The dancer pounced onto the stage, captivating the audience with their explosive energy.
- The climber pounced up the rock face, scaling it with incredible agility.
- The dog pounced on the ball, retrieving it with playful enthusiasm.
FAQs About the word pounced
to swoop down on and seize something, to make a sudden assault or approach, to swoop upon and seize something with or as if with talons, a fine powder for makin
cavorted, frolicked,attacked, romped, capered, jumped, leapt, loped, shot, gambolled
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The predator pounced on its prey with lightning speed.
The cat pounced on the toy mouse, batting it around with its paws.
The hungry lion pounced on the antelope, tearing into its flesh eagerly.
The assassin pounced upon his victim, stealthily and without warning.
