entrap in a sentence
v. t.
Definition
To trap or catch someone in a deceptive or cunning manner.
Sample Sentences
- The clever detective was able to entrap the criminal during an elaborate sting operation.
- In her latest novel, the author created a complex web of deceit to entrap her unsuspecting protagonist.
- The environmentalists feared that the new policy would entrap wildlife in hazardous conditions.
- He felt as though his responsibilities were beginning to entrap him, leaving no room for personal freedom.
- The magician's trick was designed to entrap the audience's attention completely, leaving them in awe.
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