ensnare — to catch or trap someone or something in a snare or trap; to involve someone in a difficult situation from which they cannot escape
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to catch or trap someone or something in a snare or trap; to involve someone in a difficult situation from which they cannot escape
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈsner/
Korean meaning: 덫에 걸리게 하다, 함정에 빠뜨리다, 올가미에 걸리게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**스네**어
Example Sentences
- The dating app turned out to be a scam designed to ensnare lonely hearts and empty their wallets.
- The complicated legal contract was designed to ensnare unsuspecting customers.
- My grandmother's cooking always manages to ensnare the entire neighborhood with its amazing smell.
ensnare
VERB//ɪnˈsner//
to catch or trap someone or something in a snare or trap; to involve someone in a difficult situation from which they cannot escape
to catch or trap someone or something in a snare or trap; to involve someone in a difficult situation from which they cannot escape
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Origin
중세 영어에서 유래된 단어로, 'en-'(안으로)와 'snare'(올가미, 덫)가 결합되어 '덫 안으로 넣다'는 의미로 발전했습니다. 마치 사냥꾼이 동물을 올가미로 잡듯이, 누군가를 빠져나올 수 없는 상황에 몰아넣는다는 뜻입니다.
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“The dating app turned out to be a scam designed to ensnare lonely hearts and empty their wallets.”
“The complicated legal contract was designed to ensnare unsuspecting customers.”
“My grandmother's cooking always manages to ensnare the entire neighborhood with its amazing smell.”
“The politician's charismatic speech was meant to ensnare voters with false promises.”
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