corner (verb) — sense 5

To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.

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Example
The reporter cornered the politician by pointing out the hypocrisy of his position on mandatory sentencing, in light of the politician's own actions in court.
Order number
5
Part of speech
verb

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