cornered Definition
- 1trapped or forced into a difficult situation
- 2having all escape routes blocked
Using cornered: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cornered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The thief was cornered by the police in an alleyway.
Example
I felt cornered when my boss asked me to work overtime again.
Example
The cat looked cornered with no way out of the room.
cornered Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for cornered
- surrounded
- trapped
- pinned down
Antonyms for cornered
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Summary: cornered in Brief
'Cornered' [ˈkɔːnəd] is an adjective that describes being trapped or forced into a difficult situation, often with no escape routes available. It can be used to describe situations like being surrounded by enemies or being pressured by someone in authority. Examples include 'The thief was cornered by the police in an alleyway' and 'I felt cornered when my boss asked me to work overtime again.'
