Associations to the word «Entrap»

Wiktionary

ENTRAP, verb. (transitive) To catch something in a trap or snare.
ENTRAP, verb. (transitive) To lure someone, either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act.

Dictionary definition

ENTRAP, verb. Take or catch as if in a snare or trap; "I was set up!"; "The innocent man was framed by the police".
ENTRAP, verb. Catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes".

Wise words

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