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Britannica Dictionary definition of ENSNARE
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to catch (an animal or person) in a trap or in a place from which there is no escape
— often used figuratively
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The animals got ensnared in the net.
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The police successfully ensnared the burglar.
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He was ensnared [=trapped, caught] in/by his own web of lies.
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The project became hopelessly ensnared [=entangled] in red tape.
