entrapment

noun
UK: /ɪnˈtræpmənt/
US: /ɪnˈtræpmənt/

  1. The act of causing someone to do something illegal that they would not normally do, especially by tricking them.

    1. He claimed entrapment after being arrested.
    2. The defense lawyer argued police entrapment led to his client committing the crime, which was not his intent.

  2. The state of being caught in or as if in a trap.

    1. The rabbit suffered entrapment in the snare.
    2. The feeling of entrapment in her boring job led her to seek new opportunities elsewhere.

Synonyms

trickery lure deception ambush snare

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "entrapment" in English means: The act of causing someone to do something illegal that they would not normally do, especially by tricking them., The state of being caught in or as if in a trap..

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

Synonyms for "entrapment": trickery, lure, deception, ambush, snare.

Example usage of "entrapment": "He claimed entrapment after being arrested.". More examples on the page.