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to corner
Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to corner
  2. 2. to drive to the wall
To corner someone or drive them into a desperate situation with no escape. It is often used figuratively, such as pressuring someone emotionally until they have no options left. It carries a strong, intense nuance and can appear in both physical and psychological contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My senpai said "you can do it if you try," and somehow that just made things worse for me.

Sentence 2

Why did you keep pushing them into a corner in a match you couldn't win anyway?

Sentence 3

She said "how nice of you" with a sneer, and it completely cornered me.

Sentence 4

I still couldn't say "help me," and once again I pushed myself to the breaking point!

Sentence 5

I feel like that proposal would just put the people on the ground in an impossible position.