Ensnare

Synonyms of ensnare

• capture
• snare
• entrap

Antonyms of ensnare

• release
• free
• liberate

Collocations of ensnare

trap

Frequency: 70 %

The spider ensnared its prey in a sticky trap.

victim

Frequency: 65 %

The con artist ensnared another victim with his smooth talk.

web

Frequency: 60 %

The spider spun a web to ensnare insects for food.

trap

Frequency: 50 %

The detective ensnared the criminal in a clever trap.

trap

Frequency: 45 %

The cult leader ensnared vulnerable individuals into joining his group.

Idiomatic Expressions for ensnare

• Phrase: ensnare in a love triangle
  Meaning: to become involved in a romantic situation with three people, often leading to complications and emotional turmoil
  Usage: She found herself ensnared in a love triangle between her best friend and her coworker.