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Ensnarement: meaning, definitions and examples

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ensnarement

 

[ ษชn'snษ›r.mษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of capture

Ensnarement refers to the condition of being caught or trapped. This can apply to both physical situations, like being caught in a net, and metaphorical contexts, such as being trapped in a difficult situation or entangled in a complicated relationship.

Synonyms

capture, entanglement, entrapment, involvement

Examples of usage

  • The ensnarement of the animal in the trap was sudden.
  • His financial ensnarement was a result of poor decisions.
  • The ensnarement of her thoughts in doubt caused her distress.

Translations

Translations of the word "ensnarement" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apreensรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคเคธเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perangkap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะนะผะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uwiฤ™zienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•็ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท capture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ captura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yakalama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌํš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‚ุจุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chycenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chytenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•่Žท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ujemanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fanga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tutma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ captura

Etymology

The term 'ensnarement' originates from the verb 'ensnare', which means to trap or catch, particularly in a deceptive method. The prefix 'en-' indicates a transformation or the action of causing something to be put into a certain state. It combines with 'snare', which comes from the Old English word 'snaer', meaning a trap for capturing animals, particularly birds. Over time, the concept expanded beyond the literal trapping of animals to encompass various metaphorical applications where individuals might find themselves caught in difficult situations, whether they are emotional, social, or financial. This evolution showcases how language adapts to cultural and situational contexts, allowing for a rich and varied interpretation of what it means to be ensnared.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,563, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.