Definition of entrap

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Entrap (v. t.) To catch in a trap; to insnare; hence, to catch, as in a trap, by artifices; to involve in difficulties or distresses; to catch or involve in contradictions; as, to be entrapped by the devices of evil men..

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Entrapped :: Entrapped (imp. & p. p.) of Entra.
Trapan :: Trapan (v. t.) To insnare; to catch by stratagem; to entrap; to trepan.
Insidious :: Insidious (a.) Intended to entrap; characterized by treachery and deceit; as, insidious arts..
Trap :: Trap (v. t.) Fig.: To insnare; to take by stratagem; to entrap.
Insnare :: Insnare (v. t.) To catch in a snare; to entrap; to take by artificial means.
Illaqueate :: Illaqueate (v. t.) To insnare; to entrap; to entangle; to catch.
Tangle :: Tangle (n.) To involve; to insnare; to entrap; as, to be tangled in lies..
Nousle :: Nousle (v. t.) To insnare; to entrap.
Noose :: Noose (v. t.) To tie in a noose; to catch in a noose; to entrap; to insnare.
Pitfalling :: Pitfalling (a.) Entrapping; insnaring.
Spider''s Web :: Spider's web () The silken web which is formed by most kinds of spiders, particularly the web spun to entrap their prey. See Geometric spider, Triangle spider, under Geometric, and Triangle..
Ney :: Ney (n.) Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding.
Intrap :: Intrap (v. t.) See Entrap.
Deceit :: Deceit (n.) An attempt or disposition to deceive or lead into error; any declaration, artifice, or practice, which misleads another, or causes him to believe what is false; a contrivance to entrap; deception; a wily device; fraud..
Pit :: Pit (n.) A covered deep hole for entrapping wild beasts; a pitfall; hence, a trap; a snare. Also used figuratively..
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants are entrapped and fleeced.
Illaqueable :: Illaqueable (a.) Capable of being insnared or entrapped.
Lurcher :: Lurcher (n.) One that lurches or lies in wait; one who watches to pilfer, or to betray or entrap; a poacher..
Pitfall :: Pitfall (n.) A pit deceitfully covered to entrap wild beasts or men; a trap of any kind.
Insidious :: Insidious (a.) Lying in wait; watching an opportunity to insnare or entrap; deceitful; sly; treacherous; -- said of persons; as, the insidious foe..
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