snared

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snared - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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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