entrap in German
entrap in German is verleiten, verstricken — entrap means to catch someone or something in a trap.
entrap in German
verleiten
(transitive) To lure (someone), either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act.
verstricken
(transitive) To lure (someone), either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act.
What does "entrap" mean?
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verb To catch someone or something in a trap.
"The net was designed to entrap fish without harming them."
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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 German?
"entrap" in German is verleiten, verstricken. 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 German, "entrap" is verleiten, verstricken.
Are there other ways to say "entrap" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "entrap": verleiten, verstricken.
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