Pounce

Synonyms of pounce

• spring
• lunge
• leap

Antonyms of pounce

• retreat
• hesitate
• dawdle

Collocations of pounce

pounce on

Frequency: 80 %

The cat pounced on the mouse.

pounce with

Frequency: 65 %

The tiger pounced with great force.

pounce unexpectedly

Frequency: 60 %

The cheetah pounced unexpectedly on the gazelle.

pounce aggressively

Frequency: 45 %

The lion pounced aggressively on its prey.

Idiomatic Expressions for pounce

• Phrase: ready to pounce
  Meaning: to be prepared and eager to take action or advantage of a situation
  Usage: The team was ready to pounce on any mistakes made by their opponents.