Synonyms for

Traps

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

Synonyms & similar words

pin bunker immobilise ambuscade sandtrap trammel gob snare ensnare lyinginwait maw hole immobilize trap entrap yap cakehole ambush pindown

Synonyms by register

Formal

snares pitfalls deceptions ruse

Informal

tricks hoaxes gimmicks catches

Literary

nooses shackles cages

Antonyms

freedoms liberties opportunities advantages openings escapes

Common collocations

  • spring traps
  • set traps
  • avoid traps
  • fall into traps
  • escape traps
  • animal traps
  • booby traps
  • bear traps

Word family

noun trap
verb trap
adjective trapped

Usage note

The word 'traps' can refer to physical devices for catching animals or people, or to situations or schemes designed to deceive or ensnare. Be mindful of the context to understand the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. 1. The hunter set up traps in the forest.
  2. 2. The cat sneaked around the traps to catch the mouse.
  3. 3. The fisherman used a trap to catch some fish.
  4. 4. The farmer set up traps to protect his crops from birds.
  5. 5. The police set up traps to catch the thief.

Quotes

  • 1. "You can't cheat the grind, it knows how much you've invested, it won't give you anything you haven't worked for." - Eric Thomas
  • 2. "Traps are only a trap if you don't know about them. If you know about them, it's just a challenge to overcome." - Hideo Kojima
  • 3. "In the run-up to the election, Stephen Harper talked about the need to 'trap' more people in the criminal justice system." - Naomi Klein

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