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Definition of Ensnare
1. Verb. Take or catch as if in a snare or trap. "They want to ensnare the prisoners "; "The innocent man was framed by the police"
Exact synonyms: Entrap, Frame, Set Up
Generic synonyms: Cozen, Deceive, Delude, Lead On
Derivative terms: Entrapment, Setup
Generic synonyms: Cozen, Deceive, Delude, Lead On
Derivative terms: Entrapment, Setup
2. Verb. Catch in or as if in a trap. "They ensnare the animals"; "The men trap foxes"
Exact synonyms: Entrap, Snare, Trammel, Trap
Category relationships: Hunt, Hunting
Generic synonyms: Capture, Catch
Specialized synonyms: Gin
Derivative terms: Snare, Snarer, Trap, Trapper
Category relationships: Hunt, Hunting
Generic synonyms: Capture, Catch
Specialized synonyms: Gin
Derivative terms: Snare, Snarer, Trap, Trapper
Definition of Ensnare
1. v. t. To catch in a snare. See Insnare.
Definition of Ensnare
1. to trap [v -SNARED, -SNARING, -SNARES] - See also: trap
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ensnare
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