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entrap

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \in-ˈtrap, en-\
    • /ɪnˈtræp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \in-ˈtrap, en-\

Definitions of entrap word

  • noun entrap Catch (someone or something) in or as in a trap. 1
  • transitive verb entrap catch in a snare 1
  • transitive verb entrap catch by deception 1
  • verb entrap If you entrap someone, you trick or deceive them and make them believe or do something wrong. 0
  • verb entrap to catch or snare in or as if in a trap 0
  • verb entrap to lure or trick into danger, difficulty, or embarrassment 0
See all 10 definitions of entrap

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Parts of speech for Entrap

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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entrap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

entrap usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for entrap

verb entrap

  • trick — a crafty or underhanded device, maneuver, stratagem, or the like, intended to deceive or cheat; artifice; ruse; wile.
  • deceive — If you deceive someone, you make them believe something that is not true, usually in order to get some advantage for yourself.
  • ensnare — Catch in or as in a trap.
  • lure — anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
  • capture — If you capture someone or something, you catch them, especially in a war.
All 29 Synonyms of entrap

Antonyms for entrap

verb entrap

  • turn off — to cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate: to turn a wheel.
  • discourage — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
  • disenchant — to rid of or free from enchantment, illusion, credulity, etc.; disillusion: The harshness of everyday reality disenchanted him of his idealistic hopes.
  • disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
  • dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
All 13 Antonyms of entrap

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