as in trapping
to catch or hold as if in a net
a string of inconsistent statements and outright lies that finally entrapped the witness
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Recent Examples of entrapping
One of the most disturbing sequences on this show is Gacy luring in and entrapping 15-year-old Robert Piest (Ryker Baloun), whose disappearance is where the series starts.
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Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
That total lack of self-awareness and disregard for consequences fed right into Epstein’s warped way of entrapping others.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
That total lack of self-awareness and disregard for consequences fed right into Epstein’s warped way of entrapping others.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrapping
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The name beaver moon comes from beavers setting up their lodges for winter during this time of year, and the history of trapping beavers for the North American fur trade during the season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The processing team, responsible for trapping and transporting monkeys, was known for causing some of the worst injuries.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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This will help prevent tangling and stretching during the wash cycle.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Suncast resin hose hideaway prevents cracking, tangling and freezing as temperatures drop.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Entrapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrapping. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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