Associations to the word «Entrap»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

ENTRAP, verb. Take or catch as if in a snare or trap; "I was set up!"; "The innocent man was framed by the police".
ENTRAP, verb. Catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke