v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Entrapped p. pr. & vb. n. Entrapping. ] [ Pref. en- + trap: cf. OF. entraper. ] To catch in a trap; to insnare; hence, to catch, as in a trap, by artifices; to involve in difficulties or distresses; to catch or involve in contradictions; as, to be entrapped by the devices of evil men. [ 1913 Webster ]