Entrap
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtræp/
Entrap (verb)
- To catch someone or something using a trap or a planned situation.
- To trick someone into a harmful or difficult situation where they cannot easily escape.
- To cause a person or group to become stuck in a process, rule, or condition.
Examples
- The hunter set bait to entrap the rabbit.
- A sticky trap can entrap insects without harming them.