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ensnare

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en·snare  (n-snâr) also in·snare (n-)
tr.v. en·snared, en·snar·ing, en·snares
To take or catch in or as if in a snare. See Synonyms at catch.

en·snarement n.
en·snarer n.

ensnare
Verb
[-snaring, -snared]
1. to trap or gain power over (someone) by dishonest or underhand means
2. to catch (an animal) in a snare
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.ensnare - take or catch as if in a snare or trap; "I was set up!"; "The innocent man was framed by the police"
cozen, deceive, delude, lead on - be false to; be dishonest with
2.ensnareensnare - catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes"
hunting, hunt - the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
capture, catch - capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; "I caught a rabbit in the trap today"
gin - trap with a snare; "gin game"

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THE GEESE and the Cranes were feeding in the same meadow, when a birdcatcher came to ensnare them in his nets.
If foreign gold could so easily corrupt our federal rulers and enable them to ensnare and betray their constituents, how has it happened that we are at this time a free and independent nation?
It is true they occasionally hunt the elk and deer, and ensnare the water-fowl of their ponds and rivers, but these are casual luxuries.
 
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