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entrap in Finnish

entrap in Finnish is ansastaa, viekoitella — entrap means to catch someone or something in a trap.

entrap in Finnish

ansastaa
verb
(transitive) To catch in a trap or snare.
viekoitella
verb
(transitive) To lure (someone), either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act.

What does "entrap" mean?

  1. verb To catch someone or something in a trap.
    "The net was designed to entrap fish without harming them."
  2. verb To trick someone into doing something wrong, especially so they can be caught or blamed.
    "The undercover officer was accused of trying to entrap the suspect."
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entrap in a sentence

  • The net was designed to entrap fish without harming them.
  • The undercover officer was accused of trying to entrap the suspect.

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What is "entrap" in Finnish?

"entrap" in Finnish is ansastaa, viekoitella. entrap means: To catch someone or something in a trap.

How do you use "entrap" in a sentence?

Example: "The net was designed to entrap fish without harming them." In Finnish, "entrap" is ansastaa, viekoitella.

Are there other ways to say "entrap" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "entrap": ansastaa, viekoitella.

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