CEFR C2

ensnared

verb

Meaning

To catch someone or something in a trap or net, or to get them into a situation that is difficult to escape from.

Examples

The police set a trap to ensnare the thieves.
He found himself ensnared by the company's complex contract.

Synonyms: trap, capture, entrap, inveigle

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ensnared (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsnɛər/

Definition

To catch someone or something in a trap or net, or to get them into a situation that is difficult to escape from.

Examples

The police set a trap to ensnare the thieves.
He found himself ensnared by the company's complex contract.
The beautiful music seemed to ensnare the audience.

How to Use ensnared

ensnare in (prepositional phrase): To catch or involve someone in a difficult situation. — "She was ensnared in a web of lies."
ensnare with (prepositional phrase): To catch someone using a specific method or tool. — "The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a simple loop."

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