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Ensnare (Verb)

Catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She tried to warn her friends not to get ensnared by his flattering words as they only meant trouble in the long run.
Their strategy included ways to ensnare consumers in unnecessary financial commitments through attractive marketing campaigns.
By using cleverly hidden traps, the wildlife team was able to ensnare injured birds in order to treat their wounds.
Their opponent's deceitful plan might ensnare a less cautious person, but she was too quick for that.
A dishonest real estate agent can easily ensnare an unsuspecting customer, securing them into lengthy contracts that barely favor the customer.

Take or catch as if in a snare or trap; "I was set up!"; "The innocent man was framed by the police".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The corrupt official was ensnared in a web of deceit and eventually brought to justice for his crimes.
The clever politician's words were designed to ensnare her opponent in a trap of contradictions.
The accused man claimed he was inocent, but the police found evidence to ensnare him in the theft.
The scammer used several tactics to ensnare unwary investors and make off with their money.
The email attachment seemed harmless, but it was actually a virus attempting to ensnare the recipient's personal data.