lunge

[luhnj] / lʌndʒ /

NOUN

pounce

Synonyms

STRONG

charge cut jab jump pass spring stab swing swipe thrust

Antonyms

WEAK

retreat

VERB

pounce, dive for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bound leap lurch poke stab thrust

STRONG

burst charge cut dash drive hit jab jump pitch plunge push strike surge

WEAK

fall upon set upon

Antonyms

STRONG

discourage dissuade lose repress

WEAK

retreat

Example Sentences

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Instead of lunging forward to protect us, J.W. backed into the weeds, growling and whining.

From Literature

The strange wolf lunged, grabbed the cub by the scruff, and lifted him high.

From Literature

Receivers who lunge and cradle in the air have nowhere to go.

From Los Angeles Times

I catch up, and Teddy lunges for me, wrapping his arms around my legs.

From Literature

But Kayla stopped me, practically lunging at my hand and stopping it.

From Literature