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snare1
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- pronunciation:
- sneIr
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a trap, usu. consisting of a noose, for catching small animals and birds.
A rabbit was trapped in the hunter's snare.- synonyms:
- trap
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definition 2: |
anything intended to lure, tempt, or entangle unsuspecting victims; trap.
The spies were caught in a snare arranged by the secret service.- synonyms:
- net, trap
- similar words:
- bait, decoy, mesh, toil
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related words: |
ambush, bait, come-on, joker, lure, net, pit, pitfall, trick, web |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
snares, snaring, snared |
definition 1: |
to capture with a trap or snare; entrap.
- synonyms:
- ensnare, entrap, trap
- similar words:
- capture, decoy, mesh, net, noose
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definition 2: |
to lure, entangle, or involve, usu. by deception.
I was snared by his promises.- synonyms:
- ensnare, entangle, trap
- similar words:
- enmesh, entice, entrap, inveigle, mesh
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related words: |
bag, catch, entangle, foul, lure, nail, trip, waylay, web |
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