ensnare

[en-snair]

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verb (used with object), en·snared, en·snar·ing.

to capture in, or involve as in, a snare: to be ensnared by lies; to ensnare birds.

Also insnare.

Origin of ensnare

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

Related formsen·snare·ment, nounen·snar·er, nounen·snar·ing·ly, adverbun·en·snared, adjective

Synonyms for ensnare

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entrap, entangle, enmesh.

Antonyms for ensnare

release.

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Related Words for ensnarement

embroilment, enmeshment, involvement, mesh, mix-up, snare, tangle, trap, entrapment

Examples from the Web for ensnarement

Historical Examples of ensnarement

The House seemed to be literally "lying in wait" for him, with traps set on every side for his ensnarement.
History of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, President of The United States
Edmund G. Ross

British Dictionary definitions for ensnarement

ensnare

insnare

verb (tr)

to catch or trap in a snare

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

Derived Formsensnarement, nounensnarer, noun

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Word Origin and History for ensnarement

ensnare

1570s, from en- (1) "make, put in" + snare (n.). Related: Ensnared; ensnaring.