verb
entrap
ihn-TRAP
verb
1
To catch someone or something in a trap.
"The net was designed to entrap fish without harming them."
2
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."
How to Use Entrap
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo trap someone, either literally or by tricking them into a bad situation.
Common pairings
entrap someone into
accused of entrapping
Word Forms
entrapped past tense, entraps singular
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Etymology
From Old French entraper, built from "en-" plus "trap."