Sentences

entrap in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

To trap or catch someone in a deceptive or cunning manner.

Sample Sentences

  1. The clever detective was able to entrap the criminal during an elaborate sting operation.
  2. In her latest novel, the author created a complex web of deceit to entrap her unsuspecting protagonist.
  3. The environmentalists feared that the new policy would entrap wildlife in hazardous conditions.
  4. He felt as though his responsibilities were beginning to entrap him, leaving no room for personal freedom.
  5. The magician's trick was designed to entrap the audience's attention completely, leaving them in awe.

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