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Snare

Definition

(noun) A trap or a situation that is difficult to escape from

Examples

He fell into the snare of addiction, and spent a decade trying to climb out of it again.
  • The rabbit saw the snare too late.

  • I snared three fish before lunch.

  • That loan was a snare from the start.

  • She walked straight into the snare behind the motel.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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