Trapped vs Entrapped - What's the difference?

As verbs the difference between trapped and entrapped

is that trapped is past tense of trap while entrapped is past tense of entrap.

is caught in a trap.

(head)

(trap)

(en adjective)

caught in a trap

(head)

(entrap)

(entrapp)

To catch something in a trap or snare.

To lure someone, either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act.

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

* betrap

*entrapment