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