How Do You Spell ENTRAPS?

Pronunciation: [ɛntɹˈaps] (IPA)

The word "entraps" is spelled phonetically as /ɛnˈtræps/, with the stress on the second syllable. The letter "e" in the first syllable is pronounced as "eh" and the letter "a" in the second syllable is pronounced as "æ". The letter "r" is pronounced with a slight trill, which adds emphasis to the sound. The final "s" is silent but necessary to indicate that the word is in the third person singular form, indicating that someone or something is causing someone to become trapped.

ENTRAPS Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "entraps" refers to the act of catching or ensnaring someone in a trap, both literally and metaphorically. In its literal sense, it denotes the action of physically capturing or confining an individual or an animal within a device intended to prevent their escape. This could involve the clever placement of snares, nets, or other contraptions designed to secure and immobilize the prey or target.

   In a figurative or metaphorical sense, "entraps" describes the sophisticated art of subtly misleading or deceiving someone, causing them to become entangled in a difficult or compromising situation from which they can hardly free themselves. This could involve the use of manipulation, persuasion, or trickery to lure someone into an unfavorable circumstance, often leaving them without an apparent escape route or solution. The intention behind entrapment is typically to elicit incriminating behavior or involvement in illegal or inappropriate actions, exposing the trapped individual to legal, social, or personal consequences.

   The term "entraps" carries negative connotations, as it implies an unethical or deceitful method of capturing or ensnaring someone, whether physically or metaphorically. Entrapment can be seen as a violation of trust, as it usually involves taking advantage of someone's vulnerabilities or exploiting their weaknesses for personal gain or malicious purposes. This term is often used in legal contexts to describe situations where law enforcement officers might entice or induce individuals to commit crimes they would not have otherwise committed, leading to a potential entrapment defense in a court of law.

Top Common Misspellings for ENTRAPS *

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Other Common Misspellings for ENTRAPS

• entraces
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• Exterapy
• Eurteps
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• interaps

Etymology of ENTRAPS

The word "entraps" is formed from the base word "entrap" by adding the suffix "-s", which functions as the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb.

The term "entrap" originates from the combination of two elements: "en-" and "trap".

The prefix "en-" is derived from the Old English word "en", which means "in" or "into". It often implies a sense of causation or initiation of action.

The word "trap" comes from the Middle English noun "trappe" or the Old English noun "treppa", which referred to a device or contrivance used to catch or ensnare something. This origin can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "trap-", which means "trap" or "snare".

Similar spelling words for ENTRAPS

• entrap,
• endurable,
• endurance,
• entr'acte,
• entreaty,
• entropy,
• entrails,
• entreats,
• enthrall,
• entreat,
• enteral,
• Entries,
• entranced,
• entrust,
• enthral,
• entrapment,
• endres,
• enter,
• Ender,
• entrain,
• enhydra,
• entry,
• entrepot,
• entrant,
• entrance.

Conjugate verb Entraps

CONDITIONAL

I would entrap

we would entrap

you would entrap

he/she/it would entrap

they would entrap

FUTURE

I will entrap

we will entrap

you will entrap

he/she/it will entrap

they will entrap

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have entrapped

we will have entrapped

you will have entrapped

he/she/it will have entrapped

they will have entrapped

PAST

I entrapped

we entrapped

you entrapped

he/she/it entrapped

they entrapped

PAST PERFECT

I had entrapped

we had entrapped

you had entrapped

he/she/it had entrapped

they had entrapped

PRESENT

I entrap

we entrap

you entrap

he/she/it entraps

they entrap

PRESENT PERFECT

I have entrapped

we have entrapped

you have entrapped

he/she/it has entrapped

they have entrapped

I am entrapping

we are entrapping

you are entrapping

he/she/it is entrapping

they are entrapping

I was entrapping

we were entrapping

you were entrapping

he/she/it was entrapping

they were entrapping

I will be entrapping

we will be entrapping

you will be entrapping

he/she/it will be entrapping

they will be entrapping

I have been entrapping

we have been entrapping

you have been entrapping

he/she/it has been entrapping

they have been entrapping

I had been entrapping

we had been entrapping

you had been entrapping

he/she/it had been entrapping

they had been entrapping

I will have been entrapping

we will have been entrapping

you will have been entrapping

he/she/it will have been entrapping

they will have been entrapping

I would have entrapped

we would have entrapped

you would have entrapped

he/she/it would have entrapped

they would have entrapped

I would be entrapping

we would be entrapping

you would be entrapping

he/she/it would be entrapping

they would be entrapping

I would have been entrapping

we would have been entrapping

you would have been entrapping

he/she/it would have been entrapping

they would have been entrapping