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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.
Synonyms
trappingcatchingensnaringentangling
Antonyms
releasingfreeingliberating

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

Related Idioms & Phrases

snare a deal - fechar um negócio
fall into a snare - cair numa armadilha
snare a mate - conquistar um parceiro
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