Cornered

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrnərd/

Cornered (adjective)

  1. unable to escape from a difficult situation or place.
  2. having no choice but to do something because of pressure.

Examples

  • The cat felt cornered in the small room.
  • He was cornered by the crowd and couldn't escape.

Common collocations: cornered animal, feel cornered, cornered into action, cornered by circumstances

Synonyms of Cornered

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Cornered

  • — When someone is not trapped or confined.
  • — When someone is released from confinement.