Synonyms for

Trapping

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

Definition

the action of catching or trapping animals

Synonyms & similar words

ensnare pin trammel immobilize housing snare caparison trap immobilise entrap pindown catching hunting snaring ensnaring trickery deception enticement luring baiting capturing ambushing entrapment seizure arrest apprehension detainment imprisonment incarceration confiscation penalization

Synonyms by register

Formal

capture ensnarement apprehension detention

Informal

snagging nabbing catching pinning

Literary

ensnaring entrapment luring

Antonyms

freeing releasing liberating unfastening unleashing emancipating

Common collocations

  • animal trapping
  • fur trapping
  • trapping game
  • trapping methods
  • trapping animals
  • trapping someone
  • trapping a suspect

Word family

noun trap
verb trap
adjective trapped

Usage note

The word 'trapping' can refer to the act of catching animals, often for fur, or to the act of catching someone in a deceptive scheme. Context is key to understanding the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The trapping of wild animals is a dangerous job.
  2. My neighbor is a skilled trapper.
  3. Trapping is an ancient practice used by humans for survival.
  4. The trapping of endangered species is illegal.
  5. The hunter set a trap for the rabbit, but it managed to escape the trapping.

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