snaring

[/ˈsneərɪŋ/]

verb (gerund/present participle)

captura com armadilha

1. The act of catching or trapping an animal using a snare (a loop of wire or rope)

The hunter was snaring rabbits in the forest.

O caçador estava capturando coelhos com armadilhas na floresta.

2. To trap or catch someone or something deceptively

He was accused of snaring investors with false promises.

Ele foi acusado de enganar investidores com promessas falsas.

3. To entangle or ensnare

The fishing line was snaring the bird's wing.

A linha de pesca estava prendendo a asa do pássaro.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

armadilha, aprisionamento

commonly used in hunting and wildlife contexts

Portugal

armadilha, captura

traditional hunting term

São Paulo

pegar com cilada

informal usage for deceptive trapping

snare a deal - fechar um negócio

fall into a snare - cair numa armadilha

snare a mate - conquistar um parceiro

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