POUNCED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of pounce 2. to jump or move quickly in order to catch or take…. Learn more.

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POUNCED meaning: 1. past simple and past participle of pounce 2. to jump or move quickly in order to catch or take…. Learn more.

Verb (1) the muggers pounced on the unsuspecting tourists as soon as they rounded the corner Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to …

verb intransitive Word forms: pounced or ˈpouncing 3. to swoop down, spring, or leap ( on , upon , or at a person or thing) in, or as in, attacking or seizing

When we say that a person pounced on another person, we mean that they attacked viciously without warning — usually giving the victim no time to defend themselves. Lawyers pounce on witnesses, for example. If you feel suddenly ganged-up on, you might feel pounced upon.

To attack or criticize suddenly: troops that pounced on a convoy; a reporter who pounced on a politician's change of position. 3. To turn the attention to and try to take advantage of: pounce on an opportunity; pounced on his mistake.

He pounced on her again, pinning her to the floor. His penetrating gaze prowled over her face and pounced on her eyes. He tried to run, but she pounced and clamped onto his neck with her …

He pounced on the photographer, beat him up and smashed his camera. [VERB + on/upon]

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