Synonyms of trapped

trapped 1 of 2

adjective

as in bound

Related Words

• bound
• enslaved
• confined
• ensnared
• kidnapped
• captured
• imprisoned
• indentured
• abducted
• arrested
• captive
• caught
• incarcerated
• occupied
• subjugated
• subdued
• jailed
• apprehended
• interned

Dissimilar Words

• free
• unrestrained
• unconfined
• released
• liberated
• freed
• delivered
• emancipated
• paroled
• enfranchised

trapped

2 of 2

verb

past tense of trap

1

as in tangled

to catch or hold as if in a net

an ambitious young man who was now trapped in a series of shady business deals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tangled
• entrapped
• ensnared
• enmeshed
• snared
• entangled
• meshed
• involved
• captured
• ensnarled
• netted
• entoiled
• caught up
• implicated
• collared
• embroiled
• mired
• birdlimed
• bagged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detached
• disengaged
• freed
• liberated
• disentangled
• cleared
• untangled
• extricated

2

as in grabbed

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly

finally trapped the annoying fly in the palm of his hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabbed
• caught
• captured
• snatched
• seized
• landed
• got
• snared
• snagged
• hooked
• corralled
• grappled
• nabbed
• snapped (up)
• collared
• netted
• rapped
• nailed
• bagged
• took hold (of)
• copped
• arrested
• nobbled
• glommed
• clutched
• grasped
• held
• apprehended
• detained
• kidnapped
• roped
• entrapped
• cornered
• gripped
• secured
• gloved
• ensnared
• enmeshed
• abducted
• lassoed
• entangled
• clasped
• fastened (on)
• fisted
• rent
• latched (on or onto)
• meshed
• haltered
• wrested
• bayed
• spirited (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• released
• discharged
• freed
• liberated
• dropped
• loosened
• unhanded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trapped

Adjective

The earwigs are attracted by the scent of the soy sauce and easily become trapped in the oil mixture. — The Spruce, 21 July 2026

For years, many researchers believed quantum wells would struggle to support efficient terahertz operation because electrons could become trapped inside the structures for too long. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

As many news reports will remind you, thoroughly rinsing produce under clean, running water is recommended, especially for fruits and vegetables with nooks and crannies where dirt and contaminants may become trapped. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

This position allows any trapped water to flow out; repeat this process every night before bed so the bottle is fresh and dry for the next morning. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

To escape this new reality, the duo must confront the weight of their lineage and decide whether their love can break the cycle or if they’re doomed to remain trapped forever. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 July 2026

This is what can lead to trapped water, which can cause a ton of costly structural damage. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

Five people were killed and 12 others remained trapped after a landslide in northwestern China, state media said Tuesday. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

The normally prickly and unsympathetic Harriet Oleson (Katherine MacGregor) switches gears into hero mode, rounding up the town's men to scour the countryside for the children who've become trapped. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

Verb

The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said many people could be trapped inside the mall, NHK reported. — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Poland had earlier reported scrambling fighter jets in response to a major Russian attack on Ukraine, which hit large swathes of the country and killed at least eight people, including children, and left several people trapped under rubble. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

When rule-follower Ellie stumbles upon tomboy Ashley trapped in a Hot Topic at the mall, she becomes swept up into her world. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Once trapped, the electron’s spin, which can be up, down, or a superposition of the two, can be used as a qubit. — ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

Three decades in, however, the women’s applications are still trapped in a provincial backlog of more than 1 million hopefuls. — Julie Bourdin, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026

Skattebo’s injury was a freak accident that happened when his foot got trapped under his body as he got wrapped up by Eagles linebacker Zack Baun. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Sacramento Fire Department crews extricated the truck driver, who was trapped in the wreckage. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Beyond the Spider-Verse, which sees Miles trapped in an alternate universe and on the run while trying to save his family. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 July 2026