Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Word of the Week (6)

word: ensnare

Definition:
verb
to capture in, or involve as in, a snare: to be ensnared by lies; to ensnare birds.

Where: MSNBC
"The move comes as the U.S. financial meltdown’s tendrils have ensnared banks in Britain, the Benelux and Germany."

sentence:
The defense attorney tried to help his client by making sure he was not ensnared by false allegations from the prosecution.

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