Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ensnare
verb
/ɪnˈsneər/
Definition
To capture or trap something or someone in a situation or condition.
Examples
- The hunter set a trap to ensnare the unsuspecting animal.
- She felt the argument only served to ensnare him in a web of lies.
- They used clever tactics to ensnare the enemy forces.
Meaning
Ensnare refers to the act of trapping someone or something, often by deception or cunning methods.
Synonyms
- trap
- capture
- entangle
- intrap
- catch
