ensnare

transitive-verb
UK: /ɪnˈsneə/
US: /ɪnˈsner/

  1. To catch or trap someone or something, often using deception or কৌশল.

    1. The spider tried to ensnare a fly in its web.
    2. The con artist tried to ensnare vulnerable people with promises of quick money.

  2. To involve someone in a difficult or problematic situation from which it is hard to escape.

    1. He was ensnared by the complicated legal process.
    2. The company became ensnared in a scandal that damaged its reputation and profits.

Synonyms

snare catch entrap involve capture embroil trap

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ensnare" in English means: To catch or trap someone or something, often using deception or কৌশল., To involve someone in a difficult or problematic situation from which it is hard to escape..

The phonetic transcription of "ensnare" is /ɪnˈsneə/ in British English and /ɪnˈsner/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ensnare": snare, catch, entrap, involve, capture, embroil, trap.

Example usage of "ensnare": "The spider tried to ensnare a fly in its web.". More examples on the page.