trap Synonyms
Another word for trap
• noun (Context 1)
A mechanical device, pit, or enclosure designed to catch and hold animals or people.
"The researchers set a harmless snare to tag the local bear population."
• verb (Context 2)
To confine or prevent someone or something from escaping a place or a dangerous situation.
"Heavy snowfall trapped the climbers in their tents for three days."
• noun (Context 3)
A trick or deceptive situation designed to catch someone unawares or induce them into making a mistake.
"The prosecutor's question was a clever pitfall designed to expose the defendant's lies."
• verb (Context 4)
To catch and hold an animal or person in a device or enclosed space.
"The survivalist learned how to snare small game in the wilderness."
• verb (Context 5)
To trick or deceive someone into saying or doing something they did not intend.
"The detective tried to entrap the suspect into confessing his whereabouts."
Opposites of trap
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of trap varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: