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/
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
Beware the traps that spiders prepare to ensnare!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originated in Middle English from the combination of the prefix 'en-' (meaning into or in) and 'snare' (a trap or noose). It developed to mean trapping or catching someone in an inescapable situation, metaphorically likening the act to how a hunter catches animals with a snare.
Breakdown
en- (into, in) + snare (trap, noose). The prefix 'en-' is added to the noun 'snare' to create a verb meaning to place or catch within a trap or difficult situation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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