Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

laquear

verb
/ˈleɪ.kər/
Definition
To entrap or ensnare, especially in a metaphorical sense.
Examples
  • The debate was so intense that the speaker felt laquear in his own words.
  • In his attempt to outsmart the opponent, he ultimately laqueared himself in a web of contradictions.
Meaning
The act of catching or capturing something, often used in a figurative context to describe the concept of being caught in a situation or argument.
Synonyms
  • trap
  • ensnare
  • catch