Ensnare and Kill

Ensnare

Ensnare verb - To catch or hold as if in a net.

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Kill and ensnare are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kill" instead a verb "Ensnare".

Nearby Word: ensnaring

Kill verb - To deprive of life.

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Ensnare and kill are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ensnare" instead a verb "Kill".

Nearby Words: killing, killed, killer

person	ensnare person	kill person
girl	ensnare girl	kill girl
life	ensnare life	kill life
hero	ensnare hero	kill hero
Other words: people, husband, wife, men, children, god, characters, king, dog, harry, target, anyone, opponent, enemy, victims, opponents, enemies, heroes.

When a group of badass hunters display their ability to use garrotes to ensnare and kill their quarry, a Bloodguard examines one of their cords and dismissively snaps it.

Source: Bare-Fisted Monk
The Villain of the Week is threatening to kill Michael if he doesn't help; Michael goes along with this because that's what he wants, as he intends to ensnare the villain in a trap.

Source: Not Afraid to Die
But all in all, he isn't shy about showing that he only really seems to care about using them for his plans to ensnare Sousuke/kill Sousuke's love interest.

Source: No Yay

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