Entrap

usgb/ɪnˈtræp/
verb

To trick someone into doing something they don't want to do.

The car dealer tried to entrap me into high rate loan.
Visual representation of "entrap" - To trick someone into doing something they don't want to do.

Often appears as...

  • entrap someone
  • attempt to entrap
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Visual representation of "entrap"
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Negative Connotation

Entrap suggests deceit and is generally used negatively about the person doing the entrapping.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Be wary of offers that seem too good; they can be schemes to entrap.
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Not Physical

This use of entrap doesn't involve a physical trap, but a situation that one is tricked into.

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The contract had fine print to entrap customers into extra fees.
Visual representation of the word "Entrap"

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