entrapped

VERB

capture, involve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enmesh ensnare entangle entice implicate seduce

STRONG

allure bag beguile catch decoy embroil hook inveigle lure net snare tempt trap trick

WEAK

benet box in lay for lead on reel in rope in set up suck in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exclude turn off

STRONG

discourage disenchant disgust dissuade free let go lose release repulse

WEAK

clear disentangle liberate

Example Sentences

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After my ride, I unstrapped the unit thinking it was off, but an active arm snapped back with full force.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

She pulled to the side of the freeway and unstrapped him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2024

With the help of his father, also named Alfredo, he unstrapped the tractor from a trailer behind his pickup.

From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2022

Baumgartner unstrapped his board, walked away and tried to compose himself.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2022

Piper unstrapped Katoptris and put it in Coach Hedge’s hands.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan