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Entrap vs Untrap - What's the difference?

entrap | untrap |

In lang=en terms the difference between entrap and untrap

is that entrap is to lure someone, either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act while untrap is to free from a trap; to release.

As verbs the difference between entrap and untrap

is that entrap is to catch something in a trap or snare while untrap is to free from a trap; to release.

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

    Anagrams

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    untrap

    English

    Verb

    (untrapp)
  • To free from a trap; to release.