Synonyms for

Entrapment

Verb / ɪˈntræpmʌnt / Another word for entrapment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of tricking or deceiving someone into doing something they shouldn't do, often for the purpose of catching them in a crime.

Synonyms & similar words

trickery deception snare bait trapping ensnarement ambush capture imprisonment deceit subterfuge trick ensnaring net mesh web ploys plots scheming manipulation

Example sentences

  1. He fell into the trap of entrapment set by the cunning fox.
  2. The detective used entrapment to catch the criminal in the act.
  3. She felt a sense of entrapment in her job and wanted a change.
  4. The spider's web is a natural form of entrapment for insects.
  5. The magician's trick involved the entrapment of a chosen card.

Quotes

  • In entrapment, there's a very fine line between justice and crossing the line.
  • Freedom is lost gradually from seemingly small acts of entrapment.
  • To escape the cage of entrapment, one must find the key of self-awareness.

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