snare
Definitions
A trap for catching birds or small animals, typically one using a noose.
Something that entangles or lures someone into a dangerous or disadvantageous position.
A percussion instrument consisting of a small drum with catgut or metal wires stretched across the bottom head.
Examples
The hunter set a clever snare to catch the rabbit in the woods.
She felt as though she had fallen into a trap, a snare set by her own ambition.
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Antonyms
release liberation freedom emancipation let go discharge deliverance