ensnare

[ en-snair ]
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verb (used with object),en·snared, en·snar·ing.
  1. to capture in, or involve as in, a snare: to be ensnared by lies; to ensnare birds.

Origin of ensnare

1
First recorded in 1585–95; en-1 + snare1

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Other words from ensnare

  • en·snare·ment, noun
  • en·snar·er, noun
  • en·snar·ing·ly, adverb
  • un·en·snared, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for ensnare

ensnare

insnare

/ (ɪnˈsnɛə) /


verb(tr)
  1. to catch or trap in a snare

  2. to trap or gain power over someone by dishonest or underhand means

Derived forms of ensnare

  • ensnarement, noun
  • ensnarer, noun

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