ensnaring

ADJECTIVE

insidious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dangerous subtle

WEAK

Machiavellian artful astute corrupt crafty crooked cunning deceitful deceptive deep designing dishonest disingenuous duplicitous false foxy guileful intriguing like a snake in the grass perfidious perilous secret slick sly smooth snaky sneaking stealthy surreptitious treacherous wily wormlike

Antonyms

WEAK

fair honest open sincere

NOUN

capture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abduction apprehension arrest confiscation imprisonment occupation seizure taking

STRONG

acquirement acquisition appropriating appropriation bag bust catch collar commandeering drop fall gaining grab grasping hook nab nail obtaining pinch pull securing seizing snatching sweep trapping trip winning

WEAK

hit the jackpot knock off laying hold of pick up run-in taking captive taking into custody

Antonyms

STRONGEST

letting go release

STRONG

rise

WEAK

freeing

Example Sentences

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I have also implemented some tech tweaks that make the AI less ensnaring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

It caused waves in the global car industry, ensnaring several other top carmakers and leading to legal action in several countries.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

Victims say soaring scams, weak bank safeguards, and poor recovery expose regulatory gaps in a country where digital banking has outpaced cybercrime checks, ensnaring people across classes.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

The Toyota group has been rocked by similar scandals before, ensnaring truckmaker Hino and Toyota Industries Corp., which makes engines, machinery and vehicles.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2024

Thrashing and growling at the net, trying to rip free, Summer was only ensnaring himself worse.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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