Synonyms for betrap
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To catch in a trap; entrap; ensnare; enclose.
Forms
- Past participle
- betrapped
e.g. betrapped → entrapped…
Example sentences
- entrap The cops were trying to entrap Tom.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| betrap | steady | |
| entrap | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- entrap2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (entrap2 = 2 syllables).