entrap
8 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #42,728
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
catch in or as if in a trap
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɪntɹˈæp/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
past tense entrappedpresent participle entrapping
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
take or catch as if in a snare or trap
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “Another word for trap” gen-syn
- “catch in or as if in a trap” wn-def