Snookered

Pronunciation: /ˈsnʊkərd/

Snookered (verb)

  1. To be in a difficult position in a game, unable to make a good move.
  2. To be tricked or put in a difficult situation by someone.

Examples

  • He got snookered by the opponent's clever move.
  • They were snookered by the unexpected strategy.

Common collocations: get snookered, snookered position, feel snookered, snookered into

Synonyms of Snookered

Informal

Antonyms of Snookered

  • — when not restricted or trapped
  • — when not obstructed or blocked