Synonyms of pounce

Noun

1. pounce, leap, leaping, spring, saltation, bound, bounce

usage: the act of pouncing

Verb

1. pounce, swoop, descend, fall, go down, come down

usage: move down on as if in an attack; "The raptor swooped down on its prey"; "The teacher swooped down upon the new students"

Definition and meaning of pounce (Dictionary)