In-snâre', v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. INSNARED; p. pr. & vb. n. INSNARING.] [Prefix in and snare.] [Written also ensnare.]

  1. To catch in a snare; to entrap; to take by artificial means.
  2. To inveigle; to seduce by artifice; to take by wiles, stratagem, or deceit; to involve in difficulties or perplexities; to entangle.

The insnaring charms Of love's soft queen. Glover.