Entrap \En*trap"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Entrapped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Entrapping}.] [Pref. en- + trap: cf. OF. entraper.] To catch in a trap; to insnare; hence, to catch, as in a trap, by artifices; to involve in difficulties or distresses; to catch or involve in contradictions; as, to be entrapped by the devices of evil men.
A golden mesh, to entrap the hearts of men. --Shak.
Syn: To insnare; inveigle; tangle; decoy; entangle.
Barry's lawyers attacked the government's tactics, saying the FBI had used Moore to entrap the mayor.
He maintained that the agent used economic coercion to entrap Yun.
Their attorney is appealing their convictions, saying the fake deer is used to entrap people.
The material concerns a former LaRouche consultant the defense contends was used by the FBI to entrap the political extremist, six aides and five LaRouche groups.
Driftnets used by Asian fleets are intended to catch squid, but they are also known to entrap seals, dolphins and seabirds, as well as valuable salmon stocks.