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snaring
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Snaring
(gcide) | Snare \Snare\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Snared; p. pr. & vb. n.
Snaring.]
To catch with a snare; to insnare; to entangle; hence, to
bring into unexpected evil, perplexity, or danger.
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Lest that too heavenly form . . . snare them. --Milton.
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The mournful crocodile
With sorrow snares relenting passengers. --Shak.
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ensnaring
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snaring
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Insnaring
(gcide) | Insnare \In*snare"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Insnared; p. pr. &
vb. n. Insnaring.] [Written also ensnare.]
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1. To catch in a snare; to entrap; to take by artificial
means. "Insnare a gudgeon." --Fenton.
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2. To take by wiles, stratagem, or deceit; to involve in
difficulties or perplexities; to seduce by artifice; to
inveigle; to allure; to entangle.
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The insnaring charms
Of love's soft queen. --Glover.
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