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  • phrase set phrase, idiomatic Unable to come closer; at a distance.
  • phrase set phrase, idiomatic Cornered; unable to flee.

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  • adjective forced to turn and face attackers

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synonyms (6)

Words with the same meaning

  1. at a distance
  2. at arm's length
  3. away
  4. back
  5. cornered
  6. trapped

equivalents (1)

Other words for 'at%20bay'

  1. unfree

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