cornered
verb
Definitions
To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.
Example: The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand.
To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.
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.
To put (someone) in an awkward situation.
To get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price.
Example: It's extremely hard to corner the petroleum market because there are so many players.