Entrap

Synonyms of entrap

• capture
• entangle
• ensnare

Antonyms of entrap

• release
• free
• liberate

Collocations of entrap

trap

Frequency: 70 %

The detective set a trap to entrap the criminal.

deceive

Frequency: 60 %

The con artist tried to deceive and entrap unsuspecting victims.

capture

Frequency: 50 %

The army planned to entrap and capture the enemy soldiers.

snare

Frequency: 45 %

The hunter used a snare to entrap the wild animal.

ensnare

Frequency: 40 %

The spider used its web to ensnare and entrap its prey.

Idiomatic Expressions for entrap

• Phrase: trap someone in a lie
  Meaning: to catch someone in a falsehood or deception
  Usage: She tried to entrap him in a lie, but he remained truthful.