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entrap

verb

Meaning

  1. To catch in a trap or snare.
  2. To lure (someone), either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ensnare(English)snare(English)trammel(English)trap(English)frame(English)set up(English)entangle(English)scavenge(English)entrapment(English)convict(English)insect(English)steal(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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