JUMPING (ON) Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

jumping (on)

verb

present participle of jump (on)

as in attacking

to take sudden, violent action against the robbers waited until he had passed by them and then jumped on him without warning

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as in slamming

to criticize harshly and usually publicly no need to jump on him just because he locked the keys in the car

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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
Given the transformation in Newcastle’s attacking fortunes — having failed to conjure a shot on target at Crystal Palace last month, 13 of their 27 league goals (48 per cent) have come in their four games since — and Isak’s hunger for more, that feels eminently possible.

Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024

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