Ensnared

To be caught or trapped, especially by a snare, trap, or other device designed to capture something. It implies a loss of freedom or control, often through deceit, trickery, or unforeseen circumstances. The term can apply to physical capture, but also metaphorically to being trapped by emotions, situations, or dependencies. It suggests vulnerability and an inability to escape easily. Often used in a negative context, highlighting helplessness or disadvantage. It emphasizes a lack of agency and the consequence of a previous action or state.

Ensnared meaning with examples

• The detective was determined to catch the criminal, and, as the evidence mounted, the suspect's lies began to unravel, leaving him ensnared by the overwhelming proof of his guilt. The police closed in, ensuring his immediate arrest and preventing any further acts.
• Lost in a labyrinth of gambling debts and bad investments, he found himself utterly ensnared by financial ruin. Every attempt to recover only sunk him deeper, with no way to pay his mounting bills, making him unable to get out of his prediciment.
• The protagonist, seduced by power, became ensnared in a web of corruption. His initial intentions of bringing justice were twisted, causing him to sacrifice his moral compass, leaving him trapped in a self-made prison with the world looking on.
• A clever marketing campaign lured customers, who quickly became ensnared by the allure of the product's promises. Before they knew it, the people became dependant on it and the constant purchase of upgrades, leading to a long term relationship with the company.