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Definition pounce in British English

pounce verb

[intransitive] verb
/paʊns/
1

to quickly jump on or hold someone or something

Example

They pounced on their suspect.

Synonyms and related words
jump bound leap catch catch at claw
2

to react in a very sudden way, especially by criticizing someone

Example

White House aides pounced on the remark.

Synonyms and related words
react stand up respond
Definition pounce in British English