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Definition of ensnarement

ensnarement

/ɪnˈsnɛərmənt/
en · snare · ment
Plural:ensnarements
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ensnarement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act of catching someone or something in a trap, or the state of being caught in or as if in a snare, often through deception or complex circumstances.

Example

"The novel explores the protagonist's gradual ensnarement in a web of financial debt and political intrigue."

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• Rhymes for ensnarement

• Nearby Words

enslavement
enslaver
ensnare
ensnarement
ensue
ensuing
ensuite

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the verb 'ensnare' (combining the Anglo-French prefix 'en-' with the Old Norse-derived noun 'snare', meaning a noose or cord) and the suffix '-ment'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ensnarement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ensnarement
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