Entrap and Trap

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Entrap

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

Usage example: a string of inconsistent statements and outright lies that finally entrapped the witness

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Trap is a synonym for entrap in catch topic. In some cases you can use "Trap" instead the word "Entrap" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like free, capture, bait. popular alternative

Nearby Words: entrapment, entrapping

Trap

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

Usage example: an ambitious young man who was now trapped in a series of shady business deals

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Entrap is a synonym for trap in catch topic. You can use "Entrap" instead a verb "Trap", if it concerns topics such as action, free, snare. popular alternative

Nearby Words: trapped, trapping, trapper, trappy

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soul	entrap soul	trap soul
guy	entrap guy	trap guy
people	entrap people	trap people
god	entrap god	trap god
Other words: prey, target, anyone, player, victims, souls, enemies.

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Booby Trap: Hunters can set face down trap cards, although as of writing they only are set off by summoning an ally and only effect is to kill/damage/entrap said ally.

Source: Video Game / Shadow Era

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