Trap

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Catch

Synonyms Confine, cut off, pin down, pen, close in, hedge in, hold captive, catch, corner, drive into a corner, hem in, shut in, and imprison.

Cheat

Synonyms Trick, deceive, lure, beguile, hoodwink, cajole, gull, trip up, outsmart, dupe, cheat, inveigle, fool, seduce, wheedle, catch out, outwit, and cozen.

Example Sentences

The hunter set a trap yesterday.

Be careful not to trap yourself.

They tried to trap the mouse.

He fell into a trap easily.