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Entrap vs Mantrap - What's the difference?

entrap | mantrap |

As a verb entrap

is to catch something in a trap or snare.

As a noun mantrap is

any device used to physically entrap humans.

entrap

English

Verb

(entrapp)
  • To catch something in a trap or snare.
  • To lure someone, either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act.

    • Usage notes

    (term) is a more intense form of (trap): see en-.

    Synonyms

    * betrap

    Derived terms

    *entrapment

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    mantrap

    English

    Alternative forms

    * man-trap * man trap

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any device used to physically entrap humans

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