tr.v. en·trapped, en·trap·ping, en·traps 1. To catch in or as if in a trap. 2. a. To lure into danger, difficulty, or a compromising situation. See Synonyms at catch. b. Law To induce (someone) into performing an otherwise uncontemplated criminal act for the sole purpose of providing the basis for a prosecution. en·trapment n. |
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