Ensnare

usgb/ɪnˈsner/
verb

To catch or trap someone or something in a clever or deceptive way.

The spider spins a web to ensnare its prey.
Visual representation of "ensnare" - To catch or trap someone or something in a clever or deceptive way

Often appears as...

  • ensnare in a trap
  • ensnare prey
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Clever Trickery

Implies a skillful or clever act to trap someone, often linked with strategy.

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The con artist ensnared his victims with a fake lottery.
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Negative Connotation

Usually suggests a trap with dishonest or harmful intentions.

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The new policy was designed to ensnare unsuspecting customers.
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Not Literal

Often used metaphorically, not just for physical traps.

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The advertisement was meant to ensnare people's attention.
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