entrap
/ɪnˈtræp/
verb
- To trick or deceive someone into doing something, especially something illegal or harmful.
- The undercover officer tried to entrap the suspect into selling stolen goods.
- Scammers often entrap elderly people by pretending to be from their bank.
- She felt the survey questions were designed to entrap her into admitting fault.
- To catch or trap someone or something in a place or situation from which escape is difficult.
- The spider's web is designed to entrap flying insects.
- He felt entrapped in a job that offered no chance of advancement.
- The hikers were entrapped by the sudden flood and had to wait for rescue.