cornered

/ˈkɔrnərd/
/ˈkɔnəd/
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Definitions of cornered
  1. adjective
    forced to turn and face attackers
    “she had me cornered between the porch and her car”
    synonyms: at bay, trapped, treed
    unfree
    hampered and not free; not able to act at will
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