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   entrap

   /ɪnˈtrap/

   verb

   • 1. catch in or as in a trap: "discarded fishing lines can entrap wildlife" Similar trapsnareensnareentangleenmeshcatchcapturenetbaghooklandOpposite release
   • ▪ trick (someone) into committing a crime in order to secure their prosecution: "he argued that his client had been entrapped by an undercover police officer" Similar enticeluretemptinveiglebaitdecoylay a trap fortraplead onseducetrickdeceivedupegullhoodwinkdeludeinformal:set upframefit up

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Old French entraper, from en- ‘in’ + trappe ‘a trap’.

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   • 1. entrapper noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENTRAP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Entrap is a verb that means to cause someone to do something wrong by unfair methods, so that they can be caught. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and pronunciation of entrap with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › entrapEntrap Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Entrap is a verb that means to catch in or as if in a trap, or to lure into a compromising statement or act. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and legal implications of entrap from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENTRAP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Entrap is a verb that means to deceive someone into doing something wrong so that they will be caught. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see synonyms and related words, and hear the pronunciation.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › entrapENTRAP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Entrap means to catch or snare in or as if in a trap, or to lure or trick into danger, difficulty, or embarrassment. See the origin, usage, and examples of entrap in different contexts, such as law, hunting, and literature.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishentrap verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of entrap verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › entrapEntrap - definition of entrap by The Free Dictionary

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   Entrap means to catch or snare in or as if in a trap, or to lure into danger, difficulty, or a compromising situation. It can also mean to induce someone into performing an illegal act for the purpose of prosecution. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENTRAP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and examples of the verb 'entrap', which means to trick or deceive someone and make them believe or do something wrong. See also the legal and American usage of 'entrap'.