entrap

verb
UK: /ɪnˈtræp/
US: /ɪnˈtræp/

  1. To trick someone into doing something wrong or illegal.

    1. The police used a fake ad to entrap the thief.
    2. He tried to entrap his rival by planting false evidence against him to the authorities.

  2. To catch an animal in a trap.

    1. Hunters often use bait to entrap wild animals.
    2. The conservationists set nets to entrap the birds for research and banding purposes.

Synonyms

ensnare trick entangle deceive trap

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "entrap" in English means: To trick someone into doing something wrong or illegal., To catch an animal in a trap..

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

Synonyms for "entrap": ensnare, trick, entangle, deceive, trap.

Example usage of "entrap": "The police used a fake ad to entrap the thief.". More examples on the page.