entrapping

Meanings

• verb

  The act of trapping or capturing someone, often in a deceitful or unfair way.

  - "The hunter set an entrapping device to catch the wild animals."
  - "Politicians often use entrapping tactics to discredit their opponents."

• noun

  A situation where someone is tricked or manipulated into doing something they would not otherwise do.

  - "His entrapping scheme led to the downfall of the corporation."
  - "She fell into an entrapping relationship with her abuser."

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Synonyms

betrap

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with entrapping
trapping , clapping , rapping , happing

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Variants

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entrap , entrapped , entrapping , entraps

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Forms

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entraps, entrapping, has been entrapped

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'entrapper', meaning 'to ensnare' or 'to trap'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'entrapping' is often used in legal contexts to describe situations where law enforcement officers use deception to gather evidence.

2. In some cultures, entrapping is considered a form of art or sport, such as falconry or fox hunting.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deception: The use of falsehoods, trickery, or manipulation to achieve a desired outcome.

2. Manipulation: The act of controlling or influencing someone or something, often in a subtle or hidden way.

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Culture

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In literature, entrapping is often used as a metaphor for deception or manipulation in relationships, politics, or business.

How to Memorize "entrapping"

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   - Imagine a net being cast or a trap being set, waiting to ensnare its prey.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of being caught or trapped.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'entrapping' as 'ensnare-trap-ping'.

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