Then, he felt cornered, and it showed in his defensive explanations.

She was beginning to feel cornered, something she had not expected to have to feel again.

Ross seemed to feel cornered, or just worn down.

If they feel cornered, they'll be even worse.

Ross had good reason to feel cornered.

If they feel cornered, they might decide to go for broke and have at us.

We lose our temper, feel cornered and frightened, it can be the work of an instant.

A dog that feels cornered or without recourse may attack the human who is threatening or attacking it.

Today, pragmatism as well as compassion call for moderation, so that the conservative forces do not feel cornered.

Apparently it felt cornered, though we were weaponless; perhaps it was just mean.