entrapping

[en-trap-ing]

entrapping Definition

• 1. to catch or ensnare in a trap
• 2. to lure into a compromising situation

Using entrapping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entrapping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The spider was entrapping its prey in its web.

• Example

  He was entrapped by the police in a drug bust.

• Example

  She felt like she was being entrapped into a bad situation.

entrapping Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for entrapping

• entangle
• ensnare
• trap
• snare
• catch

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Summary: entrapping in Brief

The verb 'entrapping' [en-trap-ing] means to catch or ensnare in a trap, or to lure into a compromising situation. It is often used in legal contexts to describe a situation where someone is caught in a trap set by law enforcement. Example sentences include 'The spider was entrapping its prey in its web' and 'He was entrapped by the police in a drug bust.'