Trap Synonyms

31 trap synonyms include confine, catch, cut off, corner, pin down, drive into a corner, pen, hem in, close in, and shut in. Trap is a verb, and its antonyms are release and free.. Here are some additional synonyms for "trap" with example sentences.

Another word for Trap

31 other ways to say trap.

1. catch

  • shut in  
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  • pin down  
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  • pen  
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  • imprison  
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  • hold captive  
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  • hem in  
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  • hedge in  
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  • drive into a corner  
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  • cut off  
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  • corner  
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  • confine  
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  • close in  
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  • catch  
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2. cheat

  • wheedle  
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  • trip up  
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  • trick
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  • seduce  
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  • outwit  
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  • outsmart  
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  • lure  
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  • inveigle  
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  • hoodwink  
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  • gull  
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  • fool
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  • dupe  
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  • deceive  
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  • cozen  
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  • cheat  
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  • catch out  
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  • cajole  
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  • beguile  
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Use trap in a Sentence

Be careful not to trap yourself.

He fell into a trap easily.

The hunter set a trap yesterday.