arrinconar

to corner

verb ah-rreen-koh-NAHR Rare

Also means

to push aside

Usage Note

Arrinconar literally means to push someone or something into a corner (rincón), and figuratively means to sideline, marginalise, or corner someone into a difficult position. Arrinconar a alguien in an argument means to back them into a corner. The reflexive arrinconarse means to isolate oneself or withdraw from others.

Examples

"Lo arrinconaron en el pasillo."

Natural Translation

They cornered him in the hallway.

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