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Synonyms for cornered

Verb

1. corner, control, command
usage: gain control over; "corner the gold market"
2. corner, steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise
usage: force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape
3. corner, turn
usage: turn a corner; "the car corners"

Adjective

1. at bay(predicate), cornered, trapped, treed, unfree (vs. free)
usage: forced to turn and face attackers; "a stag at bay"; "she had me cornered between the porch and her car"; "like a trapped animal"
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