1. to catch or trap someone or something, especially by using tricks or deception
Usage: archaic or literary

Examples

• The spider insnares flies in its web.
• He insnares his victims with false promises.
• The hunter insnares rabbits using clever traps.
• She felt insnared by his charming words.
• The criminal insnares innocent people in his schemes.
• The beautiful melody insnares the listener’s attention.