as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
a string of inconsistent statements and outright lies that finally entrapped the witness
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In the initial announcement about the plan to vacate the convictions of felons entrapped by crack-selling stings in Broward County, the convicts were told not to contact the State Attorney's Office or the Broward Sheriff's Office.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
The conspiracy theory that federal law enforcement officers entrapped members of the mob has been spread in conservative circles, including by some Republican lawmakers.
—Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
There should not be openings that may entrap a child's head, neck, or body (this poses a risk of asphyxiation).
—Samson McDougall, Parents, 5 Oct. 2024
In fact, Fin7 is just continuing with operations designed to entrap victims, spread their malware, and gain financial rewards for their nefarious endeavors.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
The conspiracy theory that federal law enforcement officers entrapped members of the mob has been spread in conservative circles, including by some Republican lawmakers.
—Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
There should not be openings that may entrap a child's head, neck, or body (this poses a risk of asphyxiation).
—Samson McDougall, Parents, 5 Oct. 2024
In fact, Fin7 is just continuing with operations designed to entrap victims, spread their malware, and gain financial rewards for their nefarious endeavors.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Entrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrap. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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