ensnare
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to catch or trap in a snare
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to trap or gain power over someone by dishonest or underhand means
Other Word Forms
- ensnarement noun
- ensnarer noun
- ensnaringly adverb
- unensnared adjective
Etymology
Origin of ensnare
Example Sentences
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Quite the contrary: It is a chronicle of how their hoop dreams are deferred at nearly every turn, and of how the big-money machinery of institutional basketball cares little for the people it ensnares.
From New York Times
But by early 2015, a Chinese anticorruption campaign, aimed at officials on the take from freewheeling billionaires, had ensnared Mr. Ma.
From New York Times
The slow drip of allegations of bid-rigging in the run-up to the Tokyo Games, which were delayed until 2021 because of the pandemic, has ensnared some of Japan’s top companies.
From New York Times
The state’s brief said Juul’s marketing was designed to ensnare children by attracting “cool kids” and using social media and celebrities to act as “pushers” of its addictive products.
From Washington Times
“JUUL embarked on a design and marketing campaign that would ensnare children, focusing on attracting ‘cool kids,’ creating a nicotine ‘buzz,’ and using social media and celebrities to act as ‘pushers’ of its addictive products.
From Seattle Times
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