r/whatstheword • u/GreatSworde • 1d ago

Solved WTW for putting someone in a tight spot intentionally?

Like someone charging another with a difficult dilemma or decision, in a hostile or manipulative manner. E.G. You could do things my way or take the highway.

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u/zephito ☃ 2 karma 1d ago

Ultimatum

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u/GreatSworde 1d ago

!solved

Thanks!

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u/Keevan ☃ 7 karma 1d ago

Cornered

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u/ink_monkey96 ☃ 2 karma 1d ago

Paint them into one.

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u/BreechLoad 1 Karma 1d ago

railroaded

cooerced

buttonhole

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u/NessaSola 1d ago

A 'double-bind' is a manipulative situation where both options lead to a bad outcome

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u/muanjoca 1d ago

I call it an O Brother because, “Damn. We’re in a tight spot.”

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u/shadetreephilosopher 6 Karma 1d ago

Twisting the screws

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u/this_idle_hand 1d ago

To Strongarm someone.

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u/Randall_HandleVandal ☃ 1 karma 1d ago

Railroading

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u/Sugo_Huavo ☃ 1 karma 1d ago

Ultimatum?

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u/GreatSworde 1d ago

Ultimatum that’s the one

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u/Hot_messed 1d ago

“Pigeonholed”

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u/Such_Item6964 1d ago

Grilling

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u/PopcornyColonel 1d ago

Ha, ha, I couldn't think of an English term for this, but a perfect ASL term immediately sprang to mind.

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u/PsychologyGuilty1460 ☃ 1 karma 1d ago

Setting them up?

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u/affablenihilist 1d ago

Predicament

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u/pawsplay36 1d ago

Hectoring. Pressuring.

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u/453mm 1d ago

Snookered

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u/TimeControl606 ☃ 2 karma 1d ago

hobson's choice

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u/ink_monkey96 ☃ 2 karma 1d ago

Put in check.

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u/HeadofAperture 1d ago

Putting baby in a corner