Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
entrap
verb
/ɪnˈtræp/
Definition
to catch in or as if in a trap; to lure into a tricky situation
Examples
- The detective tried to entrap the criminal by setting a bait.
- She felt trapped in a web of lies and deceit.
- The company was accused of trying to entrap its competitors with unfair practices.
Meaning
Entrap means to catch someone in a difficult or dangerous situation, often by tricking them.
Synonyms
- catch
- trap
- ensnare
- entangle
- involve
