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Vocabulary Entry
cornered
|verb • adjective
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verb
To force someone into a position where they cannot move or escape.
Example Sentences
"The predator cornered its prey in the dense underbrush."
"She felt cornered by the difficult questions during the interview."
"They cornered the market on rare antiques."
A
adjective
Describing a state of being trapped or in a difficult situation.
Example Sentences
"He was cornered and had no way to get out."
"The cornered animal showed signs of distress."
"In a cornered position, she had to think quickly."