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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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..
Tangle :: Tangle (n.) To involve; to insnare; to entrap; as, to be tangled in lies..
Entrapped :: Entrapped (imp. & p. p.) of Entra.
Trap :: Trap (v. t.) Fig.: To insnare; to take by stratagem; to entrap.
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants are entrapped and fleeced.
Pitfall :: Pitfall (n.) A pit deceitfully covered to entrap wild beasts or men; a trap of any kind.
Ambush :: Ambush (v. t.) A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare.
Insidious :: Insidious (a.) Lying in wait; watching an opportunity to insnare or entrap; deceitful; sly; treacherous; -- said of persons; as, the insidious foe..
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) to entrap into the military or naval service; as, to crimp seamen..
Attrap :: Attrap (v. t.) To entrap; to insnare.
Hook :: Hook (v. t.) To catch or fasten with a hook or hooks; to seize, capture, or hold, as with a hook, esp. with a disguised or baited hook; hence, to secure by allurement or artifice; to entrap; to catch; as, to hook a dress; to hook a trout..
Illaqueate :: Illaqueate (v. t.) To insnare; to entrap; to entangle; to catch.
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..
Crimp :: Crimp (n.) One who decoys or entraps men into the military or naval service.
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..
Entrapping :: Entrapping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Entra.
Pit :: Pit (n.) A covered deep hole for entrapping wild beasts; a pitfall; hence, a trap; a snare. Also used figuratively..
Snarer :: Snarer (n.) One who lays snares, or entraps..
Bag :: Bag (v. t.) To seize, capture, or entrap; as, to bag an army; to bag game..
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