Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

acuar

verb
ah-kwar
Definition
To corner or drive into a confined space.
Examples
  • El gato acorraló al ratón en la esquina de la habitación.
  • They tried to acuar the deer with their dogs, but it escaped into the woods.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘acuar’ refers to the act of trapping or cornering someone or something, making them feel confined or without escape.
Synonyms
  • acorralar
  • atrapar
  • encerrar
  • coartar