POUNCING (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

pouncing (on or upon)

verb

Definition of pouncing (on or upon) next

present participle of pounce (on or upon)

as in attacking

to take sudden, violent action against the muggers pounced on the unsuspecting tourists as soon as they rounded the corner

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But the defenses have steadily become more capable, and in November brought down some 95% of the attacking drones with gunfire, missiles, and, increasingly, electronic warfare jamming.

David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But attacking players often experience lulls — just ask the three keen observers of this game picked out by the television cameras, all of whom must have nodded in appreciation of Sarr’s menacing performance.

Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Pouncing (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouncing%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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