Snared: meaning, definitions and examples

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snared

 

[ snษ›rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

caught in trap

To be snared means to be caught in a trap or a situation where escape is difficult. It often refers to animals caught in a physical trap, but can also describe people caught in difficult circumstances or deceptive situations. The term implies an element of surprise and a lack of control over the situation.

Synonyms

captured, ensnared, trapped

Examples of usage

  • The rabbit was snared in a wire loop.
  • He felt snared by his own lies.
  • The old tree snared the climber's equipment.
  • The detective snared the suspect in a clever trap.

Translations

Translations of the word "snared" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น capturado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคเคธเคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gefangen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terjebak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั…ะพะฟะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚apany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•ใพใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pris au piรจge

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atrapado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuza dรผลŸmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌํš๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุตูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chycenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chytenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๆ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ujet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fangaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั‚า›ั‹ะฝะดะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tutulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atrapado

Etymology

The word 'snare' originates from the Middle English 'snerre', which is a variant of the Old French 'esner', meaning to ensnare or entrap. This Old French term can be traced back to the Latin 'exnervare', meaning to unnerve or pull apart. The concept of trapping has been a part of human existence, used for hunting and protection. The word has evolved over time, maintaining its essential meaning related to catching or entrapping. In contemporary usage, 'snared' can describe not only literal traps for animals but also metaphorical traps involving emotional, social, or legal constraints. The nuance of deceit or manipulation in being 'snared' adds layers to its modern interpretation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,882, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.