Definitions

1. verb

to catch or capture (an animal) in a trap or by trickery

“The poachers were accused of entrap a rare species of deer.”

2. verb

to lure or persuade someone into doing something, especially something wrong or unwise

“The scammer tried to entrap the victim into giving away their personal information.”

3. noun

the act of catching or capturing (an animal) in a trap or by trickery

“The entrap of the wild animal was a major concern for the conservationists.”

4. noun

something that lures or persuades someone into doing something, especially something wrong or unwise

“The scam was a clever entrap that tricked many people into giving away their money.”