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Ensnare

usgb/ɪnˈsner/Volume
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Clever TrickeryPlay
Implies a skillful or clever act to trap someone, often linked with strategy. SlideThe con artist ensnared his victims with a fake lottery.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Usually suggests a trap with dishonest or harmful intentions. SlideThe new policy was designed to ensnare unsuspecting customers.
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Often used metaphorically, not just for physical traps. SlideThe advertisement was meant to ensnare people's attention.