Entrapment

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtræpmənt/

Definitions of entrapment

noun a situation in which someone is entrapped

Example Sentences

A1 The spider's web was a form of entrapment for the unsuspecting insects.

A2 The detective suspected entrapment in the robbery case.

B1 The company was accused of entrapment by luring customers into signing unfair contracts.

B2 The defense argued that the evidence was obtained through entrapment by law enforcement.

C1 The elaborate scheme was a sophisticated form of entrapment designed to catch the criminals in the act.

C2 The documentary highlighted the ethical implications of using entrapment as a tactic in criminal investigations.

Examples of entrapment in a Sentence

formal The defense argued that the defendant was a victim of entrapment by law enforcement.

informal I think the police set him up on purpose, that's entrapment!

slang The cops totally trapped him, it's entrapment all the way.

figurative Her fear of failure was an entrapment that held her back from pursuing her dreams.

Grammatical Forms of entrapment

• past tense: entrapped
• plural: entrapments
• comparative: more entrapping
• superlative: most entrapping
• present tense: entrap
• future tense: will entrap
• perfect tense: has entrapped
• continuous tense: is entrapping
• singular: entrapment
• positive degree: entrapment
• infinitive: to entrap
• gerund: entrapping
• participle: entrapping

Origin and Evolution of entrapment

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'entrapment' originated from the Old French word 'entrapment' which means to catch in a trap.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of trapping animals, the word 'entrapment' evolved to also describe the act of catching or deceiving someone into committing a crime or wrongdoing.