Ensnare/ɪnˈsner/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Clever Trickery Implies a skillful or clever act to trap someone, often linked with strategy. The con artist ensnared his victims with a fake lottery. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation Usually suggests a trap with dishonest or harmful intentions. The new policy was designed to ensnare unsuspecting customers. Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal Often used metaphorically, not just for physical traps. The advertisement was meant to ensnare people's attention.