Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

entrapping

verb

/ɪnˈtræpɪŋ/

Definition

To catch in or as in a trap; to ensnare.

Examples

The detective was careful not to appear entrapping while questioning the suspect.
The spider was entrapping the fly in its web.
He felt entrapping guilt after betraying his friend.

Meaning

Entrapping refers to the act of catching someone or something in a difficult situation or condition, often in a way that is deceitful or manipulative.