Meaning of the word entrap in English

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entrap

US /ɪnˈtræp/
UK /ɪnˈtræp/

Verb

1.

to catch (an animal) in a trap

Example:
The hunter tried to entrap the fox.
Many small animals were entrapped in the nets.
2.

to trick or deceive (someone) into doing something illegal or wrong

Example:
The police tried to entrap the suspect with a fake deal.
He felt that he was being entrapped into making a confession.