01 v. t. To catch in a trap; to insnare; hence, to catch, as in a trap, by artifices; to involve in difficulties or distresses; to catch or involve …
imp. & p. p.
Entrapped; p. pr. & vb. n.
Entrapping
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To catch in a trap; to insnare; hence, to catch, as in a trap, by artifices; to involve in difficulties or distresses; to catch or involve in contradictions; as, to be entrapped by the devices of evil men.“A golden mesh, to entrap the hearts of men.” — Shak.