ensnarer
verb (used with object), en·snared, en·snar·ing.
to capture in, or involve as in, a snare: to be ensnared by lies; to ensnare birds.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to catch or trap in a snare |
| 2. | to trap or gain power over someone by dishonest or underhand means |
| insnare or insnare | |
| —vb | |
| en'snarement or insnare | |
| —n | |
| en'snarer or insnare | |
| —n | |
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| ensnare or insnare (ɪnˈsnɛə) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to catch or trap in a snare |
| 2. | to trap or gain power over someone by dishonest or underhand means |
| insnare or insnare | |
| —vb | |
| en'snarement or insnare | |
| —n | |
| en'snarer or insnare | |
| —n | |
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