Ensnarement: meaning, definitions and examples
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ensnarement
[ ษชn'snษr.mษnt ]
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:
๐ต๐น apreensรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคเคธเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Fang
๐ฎ๐ฉ perangkap
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะนะผะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ uwiฤzienie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ็ฒ
๐ซ๐ท capture
๐ช๐ธ captura
๐น๐ท yakalama
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุจุถ
๐จ๐ฟ chycenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ chytenie
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ท
๐ธ๐ฎ ujemanje
๐ฎ๐ธ fanga
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแญแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tutma
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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