pounced (on or upon)

verb

Definition of pounced (on or upon)next
past tense of pounce (on or upon)
as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against the muggers pounced on the unsuspecting tourists as soon as they rounded the corner

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounced (on or upon)
  1. attacked
  2. assaulted
  3. raided
  4. struck
Verb
  • Popular on Variety However, much like Qatar — which hosted the World Cup in 2022 — FIFA’s decision has already been attacked by human rights groups.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Others, however, argued that Neely had not physically attacked anyone, and that Penny should not have held him in a prolonged chokehold.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of attacked
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  • The woman in the suit alleged she was assaulted after she was driven to an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Gardner claims that Jodeci singer DeVante Swing watched while she was being assaulted.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of assaulted
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  • Daniel Karmann | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Adidas’ German headquarters was raided on Tuesday in connection with a yearslong tax investigation, the company confirmed to CNBC in a statement.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge,Jessica Golden, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Photos and videos on Sunday showed Assad posters being defaced, statues toppled, and government buildings raided, with crowds gathering in the streets to celebrate the end of the regime.
    Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of raided
Verb
  • The night that tragedy struck on Calumet Farm was beautiful, cool and peaceful.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, a delicate balance must be struck between the push for automation and the importance of high-quality customer experiences.
    Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of struck
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“Pounced (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounced%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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