Definitions

1. verb

to catch or trap (something or someone) in a clever or deceitful manner

“The hunter tried to ensnare the deer with a net, but it broke free.”

2. verb

to entangle or trap (something or someone) in a complicated or difficult situation

“Her problems began to ensnare her in a web of debt and financial worry.”

3. noun

a trap or snare

“The animal fell into the ensnare and couldn’t escape.”