Synonyms & related words for entrap

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of entrap — including ensnare, trap, snare, enmesh, inveigle, entangle. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to entrap

Explore words related to entrap — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include ensnarer, ensnarement, trapan, insnare, immesh, entrapment, inmesh, trappable. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for entrap

Common synonyms for entrap include ensnare, trap, snare, enmesh, inveigle, entangle, entice, lure — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does entrap come from?

The word entrap breaks down into one root of Old French origin: the root -trap, from Old French trappa (“snare”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.