(rare, usually used in simple past form "had") To influence unscrupulously
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A trap for catching something, typically animals
“When an animal heading for its home becomes caught in the snare, it will struggle to get away, which will tighten the wire trap.”
A difficult situation, or the involvement in one
“With help, they may not fall into the vicious snare of shyness which can leave them reflecting on a life of missed opportunities.”
A thing likely to lure or tempt someone into harm or error
“They discovered that the retreat had only been a snare to lure them into the open space.”
A person or thing used to mislead or lure someone into a trap
A cunning trick or dishonest act with the intent to deceive
A long rope with a sliding loop on one end, generally used in ranching to catch cattle and horses
A complex system of interconnected elements
A hidden problem or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation
(fishing) A net dragged across the bottom of a body of water
A bent piece of metal, typically barbed and baited, for catching fish
The action of seizing someone and taking them into custody
To catch or get hold of
“Campers at the site in Pambula managed to snare the beast in a volleyball net.”
To entice or inveigle by temptation
“How exactly had Geraldine managed to snare a husband who lived in such elegant surroundings?”
To steal, especially in small quantities, or articles of small value
To instigate the curiosity or attention of someone
(rare, usually used in simple past form "had") To influence unscrupulously
To physically restrain, especially with chains or manacles
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