illaqueō — meaning in English

English meaning

• ensnare verb To entrap; to catch in a snare or trap.
• entangle verb To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated.
• entrap verb To catch someone or something in a trap.

Senses

illaqueō is used for these senses in English:

• entangle (transitive) To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
• entrap (transitive) To catch in a trap or snare.

ensnare — full definition

1. verb To entrap; to catch in a snare or trap.
2. verb To entangle; to enmesh.

entangle — full definition

1. verb To tangle up; to twist or interweave in such a manner as not to be easily separated.
2. verb To involve in such complications as to render extrication difficult.
3. verb To involve in difficulties or embarrassments; to embarrass, puzzle, or distract by adverse or perplexing circumstances, interests, demands, etc.; to hamper; to bewilder.

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