Entrapped — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈtrap/ en·trap

Meaning & Definition of Entrapped

Entrapped (verb)

  1. to catch in or as if in a trap
  2. to lure into a compromising statement or act

Entrapped (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to catch or hold as if in a net

    "a string of inconsistent statements and outright lies that finally entrapped the witness"

    similar: caught up, enmeshed, ensnared, ensnarled, entangled, entoiled, meshed, netted, snared, tangled, trapped
    related: bagged, birdlimed, captured, collared, embroiled, implicated, involved, mired
    opposite: disentangled, untangled
    near: detached, disengaged, extricated, cleared, freed, liberated

Related Entry: Entrap (verb)

Entrap is a different word from Entrapped. The synonyms below are for entrap, not for entrapped.

  1. to catch or hold as if in a net

    "a string of inconsistent statements and outright lies that finally entrapped the witness"

    similar: catch up, enmesh, ensnare, ensnarl, entangle, entoil, mesh, net, snare, tangle, trap
    related: bag, birdlime, capture, collar, embroil, implicate, involve, mire
    opposite: disentangle, untangle
    near: detach, disengage, extricate, clear, free, liberate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Entrapped

The most common words with a similar meaning to Entrapped:

caught up, enmeshed, ensnared, ensnarled, entangled, entoiled, meshed, netted, snared, tangled, trapped

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Entrapped

Words with the opposite meaning of Entrapped:

disentangled, untangled

Related Words for Entrapped

bagged, birdlimed, captured, collared, embroiled, implicated, involved, mired

Near Antonyms of Entrapped

detached, disengaged, extricated, cleared, freed, liberated

Word Forms of Entrapped

Inflections: entrapping, entraps

Origin & Etymology of Entrapped

Middle French entraper, from en- + trape trap

First known use: 1531

Frequently Asked Questions about Entrapped

What does "Entrapped" mean?

"Entrapped" means to catch in or as if in a trap. As a verb, it is defined as: to catch in or as if in a trap.

What is another word for "Entrapped"?

Other words for "Entrapped" include caught up, enmeshed, ensnared, ensnarled, entangled, entoiled, meshed and netted. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Entrapped" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Entrapped"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Entrapped". Common alternatives include caught up, enmeshed, ensnared, ensnarled, entangled, entoiled, meshed, netted, snared and tangled.

What is the opposite of "Entrapped"?

Antonyms of "Entrapped" include disentangled and untangled. Near antonyms include detached, disengaged, extricated and cleared.

How do you use "Entrapped" in a sentence?

Examples of "Entrapped" in a sentence: "a string of inconsistent statements and outright lies that finally entrapped the witness".

Is "Entrapped" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Entrapped" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Entrapped"?

"Entrapped" is pronounced /in-ˈtrap/ and divided into syllables as en·trap.

What is the origin of the word "Entrapped"?

"Entrapped" comes from Middle French entraper, from en- + trape trap. First known use: 1531.