entrapped Definition
- 1to catch or trap someone or something in a place or situation from which it is difficult to escape
- 2to cause someone to be involved in something unpleasant or dangerous from which it is difficult to escape
Using entrapped: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entrapped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The hikers were entrapped by the sudden snowstorm.
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The spider entrapped the fly in its web.
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She felt entrapped in her unhappy marriage.
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The company was entrapped in a legal battle that lasted for years.
entrapped Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with entrapped
Example
She felt entrapped in her job and decided to quit.
to be tricked or deceived by someone into doing something you do not want to do
Example
He was entrapped by the con artist and lost all his money.
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The rabbit was entrapped by the hunter's snare.
Summary: entrapped in Brief
The verb 'entrapped' [en-trapt] means to catch or trap someone or something in a difficult-to-escape place or situation, or to involve someone in something unpleasant or dangerous from which it is difficult to escape. Examples include 'The hikers were entrapped by the sudden snowstorm' and 'She felt entrapped in her unhappy marriage.' Phrases include 'feel entrapped,' 'be entrapped by someone,' and 'be entrapped by something.'
