What does ensnare mean?

v. To trap or catch someone in a situation that is difficult to get out of.

ensnare

🇺🇸 /ɪnˈsner/ 🇬🇧 /ɪnˈsneə(r)/

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verb

To trap or catch someone in a situation that is difficult to get out of.

The criminal ensnared his victims with a clever scheme.

To trap or catch someone in a situation that is difficult to get out of.

3rd Present ensnares

Past ensnared

Perfect ensnared

Progressive ensnaring