'Entrap' definitions:
Definition of 'entrap'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Entrap'
From: GCIDE
- Entrap \En*trap"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Entrapped; p. pr. & vb. n. Entrapping.] [Pref. en- + trap: cf. OF. entraper.] To catch in a trap; to insnare; hence, to catch, as in a trap, by artifices; to involve in difficulties or distresses; to catch or involve in contradictions; as, to be entrapped by the devices of evil men. [1913 Webster]
- A golden mesh, to entrap the hearts of men. --Shak.
- Syn: To insnare; inveigle; tangle; decoy; entangle. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'entrap'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- allure,
- bag,
- bait,
- bait the hook,
- birdlime,
- burden,
- catch,
- catch out,
- catch up,
- cramp,
- cripple,
- cumber,
- decoy,
- embarrass,
- encumber,
- enmesh,
- ensnare,
- ensnarl,
- entangle,
- entice,
- entoil,
- entrammel,
- entwine,
- enweb,
- fetter,
- foul,
- gin,
- hamper,
- hamstring,
- handicap,
- harpoon,
- hobble,
- hook,
- hook in,
- impede,
- inveigle,
- involve,
- lame,
- land,
- lasso,
- lead,
- lime,
- lumber,
- lure,
- mesh,
- nail,
- net,
- noose,
- press down,
- rope,
- sack,
- saddle with,
- shackle,
- snag,
- snare,
- snarl,
- sniggle,
- spear,
- spread the toils,
- take,
- tangle,
- tangle up with,
- toil,
- toll,
- trammel,
- trap,
- trip,
- weigh down,
- wind