Definition of Entrapping

1. Verb. (present participle of entrap) ¹

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Definition of Entrapping

1. entrap [v] - See also: entrap

Lexicographical Neighbors of Entrapping

entrancements
entrances
entranceway
entranceways
entrancing
entrancingly
entrant
entrants
entrap
entrapment
entrapment neuropathy
entrapments
entrapped
entrapper
entrappers
entrapping
entraps
entraunce
entre
entreat
entreatable
entreatance
entreated
entreater
entreaters
entreatful
entreaties
entreating
entreatingly
entreative

Literary usage of Entrapping

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Confessions of an English Opium-eater by Thomas De Quincey (1913)
"... some scheme might be passing in their minds for entrapping me and selling ir.e to my guardians. in connection with something or other (1 have long since ..."

2. Lives of the Queens of England of the House of Hanover by Doran (John) (1875)
"... anxious for a matrimonial alliance with the Court of Prussia —Prussian intrigue to prevent this—The Prussian mandate for entrapping recruits—Quarrel, ..."

3. Twenty Years in the Philippines [1819-1839] by Paul Proust de La Gironiere (1854)
"... or Alligators—Instances of their Ferocity- Imprudence and Death of my Shepherd—Method of entrapping the Monster which had devoured him—We Attack and ..."

4. The Natural History of Insects by James Rennie, John Obadiah Westwood (1835)
"... Ants—Combat between Two Mantes—Manner of entrapping its Prey—Superstitious Idea of the Hottentots—Natural History of the Walking Leaf— The Supposition ..."

5. The History of Prostitution: Its Extent, Causes, and Effects Throughout the by William W. Sanger (1876)
"Organization for entrapping Women.—Seduction of Children.—Continental Traffic.—Brothel-keepers. ... entrapping ..."

6. The History of Prostitution: Its Extent, Causes, and Effects Throughout the by William W. Sanger (1859)
"Organization for entrapping Women.—Seduction of Children.—Continental Traffic.—Brothel-keepers. ... entrapping ..."

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