insnare

INSNA'RE, v.t. [in and snare.] To catch in a snare; to entrap; to take by artificial means.

1. To inveigle; to seduce by artifice; to take by wiles, stratagem or deceit. The flattering tongue is apt to insnare the artless youth.

2. To entangle; to involve in difficulties or perplexities.

[This word is often written ensnare, but insnare is the true orthography.]