Synonyms & related words for entrapment

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of entrapment — including ensnarement, inveiglement, seduction, snaring, entanglement, enmeshment. 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 entrapment

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

Synonyms for entrapment

Common synonyms for entrapment include ensnarement, inveiglement, seduction, snaring, entanglement, enmeshment — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does entrapment come from?

The word entrapment 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.