Ensnared: meaning, definitions and examples
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ensnared
[ ɪnˈsnerd ]
in a trap
To ensnare means to catch or trap someone or something in a snare, trap, or net. It can also refer to being caught in a difficult situation or being entangled in a complicated problem.
Synonyms
capture, entangle, entrap, snare, trap.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| ensnared |
Used to describe something or someone caught in a complex or difficult situation, often suggesting a sense of being trapped unexpectedly.
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| trap |
Refers to a situation or device designed to catch someone or something by surprise. Can imply both physical traps and metaphorical situations.
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| entangle |
Refers to being caught in a complicated situation or physically twisted or intertwined, often suggesting a state of confusion or complexity.
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| capture |
Typically used when someone or something is taken by force or is caught, often by a person, in various situations ranging from games to actual conflicts.
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| snare |
Typically refers to a device or strategy used to catch someone or something, often subtly or unexpectedly. Can be used metaphorically.
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| entrap |
Often used in a negative context where someone is lured into a difficult situation or tricked, usually implying deceit or treachery.
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Examples of usage
- He was ensnared in a web of lies.
- The detective ensnared the criminal in a clever trap.
- She felt ensnared by her own emotions.
- The spider ensnares its prey in a sticky web.
Translations
Translations of the word "ensnared" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enredado
🇮🇳 फँसा हुआ
🇩🇪 gefangen
🇮🇩 terjebak
🇺🇦 захоплений
🇵🇱 schwytany
🇯🇵 捕らえられた (とらえられた)
🇫🇷 pris au piège
🇪🇸 atrapado
🇹🇷 yakalanmış
🇰🇷 잡힌
🇸🇦 محاصر
🇨🇿 chycený
🇸🇰 chytený
🇨🇳 被困住 (bèi kùnzhu)
🇸🇮 ujeti
🇮🇸 fangaður
🇰🇿 қамауда
🇬🇪 მოხვეული
🇦🇿 tutulmuş
🇲🇽 atrapado
Etymology
The word 'ensnare' originated from the combination of 'en-' meaning 'in' and 'snare' which comes from Old English 'snerian' meaning 'to ensnare'. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage in English to describe the act of catching or trapping someone or something in a snare.
See also: ensnaring.