adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of ensnare form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   That ensnares or traps.

   "Abraham, like his parents, seemed to have been limed and caught by the ensnaring inn."

Synonyms

All synonyms

trapallureambushbagbaitbait the hook

Example

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"He's good at ensnaring voters with false promises and lofty ideals."

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