100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "trap"

Definition

The verb trap means to catch or confine someone or something in a restricted space, often with the intention of preventing escape. It can also refer to causing someone to become ensnared in a difficult situation or dilemma.

Synonyms

• Catch
• Snare
• Confine
• Ensnare
• Capture
• Constrain
• Detain
• Hold
• Secure

Antonyms

• Release
• Free
• Liberate
• Let go
• Unbind

Examples

1. The hunter decided to trap the rabbit using a humane cage.
2. She felt like the demanding job was starting to trap her in a cycle of stress.
3. They set a net to trap the fish in the shallow waters.
4. The police were able to trap the suspects before they fled the scene.
5. The children tried to trap the butterflies in their backyard.
6. His lies began to trap him in a web of deceit.
7. The design of the maze was meant to trap anyone who entered.
8. He used cheese to trap the mouse in the kitchen.
9. The villain attempted to trap the hero in his lair.
10. She felt trapped in her relationship and didn't know how to escape.
11. The climbers were careful not to trap themselves in a crevasse.
12. The company sought to trap more customers with its new marketing strategy.
13. They used a clever ruse to trap the thief.
14. The quicksand could easily trap anyone who stepped onto it.
15. She managed to trap the feeling of joy in her artwork.
16. The detective worked hard to trap the mastermind behind the crime.
17. The kids set up a trap to trap the raccoon that had been rummaging through their trash.
18. He felt trapped by his financial obligations.
19. The spider's web is designed to trap its prey.
20. The coach wanted to trap the opposing team in a defensive play.
21. The sudden storm seemed to trap them in the cabin for hours.
22. They devised a plan to trap the escaped animal without harming it.
23. The walls of the old castle seemed to trap the echoes of history.
24. She was determined not to let anyone trap her into their problems.
25. The magician performed a trick that appeared to trap his assistant inside a box.
26. The fog began to trap the heat, making the day feel sweltering.
27. The children learned how to trap the wind in their kites.
28. They felt trapped in a never-ending cycle of debt.
29. The bear was finally trapped after weeks of searching.
30. The artist wanted to trap the essence of summer in her painting.
31. The ice could trap a fish if it wasn't careful.
32. The villain's plan was to trap the hero in a failing situation.
33. She felt trapped by societal expectations.
34. The trap was designed to trap the largest animals without injury.
35. The internet can sometimes trap you in a bubble of misinformation.
36. The kids thought they could easily trap their parents into a game.
37. The fog began to trap sounds, making everything eerily quiet.
38. The scientist worked on a device to trap carbon emissions.
39. He felt trapped in a job he no longer enjoyed.
40. The net was used to trap debris from the storm.
41. The situation seemed to trap everyone involved.
42. She felt the need to trap her thoughts before speaking.
43. The storm clouds began to trap the sunlight.
44. The plan was to trap the enemy by cutting off their escape routes.
45. The cat tried to trap the laser dot on the floor.
46. The walls of the cave seemed to trap the sound of their voices.
47. He tried to trap the moment in a photograph.
48. The trapdoor could easily trap anyone who wasn’t paying attention.
49. The negotiations were intended to trap the other party into a disadvantageous position.
50. The athlete's performance seemed to trap him in a cycle of poor results.
51. The cage was designed to trap the bird without causing harm.
52. She felt trapped by her own decisions.
53. The quicksand could trap anyone who walked too close.
54. The storm began to trap them in the mountain cabin.
55. He was careful not to trap his fingers while closing the door.
56. The puzzle was meant to trap the player into making mistakes.
57. The old car seemed to trap the heat inside.
58. The trap was set to trap the raccoons in the garden.
59. The group worked together to trap the escaped animal.
60. The detective devised a plan to trap the suspect.
61. She felt trapped in her own home during the lockdown.
62. The magician’s trick appeared to trap the audience's attention.
63. The goal was to trap the enemy forces in a corner.
64. The car's faulty brakes seemed to trap it in a dangerous situation.
65. The team worked to trap the ball on the field.
66. The fog would trap sound, making it hard to hear.
67. He was determined not to let others trap him into their plans.
68. The trap was designed to trap the smallest of creatures.
69. She tried to trap her emotions before addressing the issue.
70. The heavy rain began to trap water in the streets.
71. They devised a plan to trap the burglar red-handed.
72. The wall seemed to trap the warmth in the room.
73. The cat was able to trap the mouse in the corner.
74. The kids laughed as they tried to trap each other in their games.
75. The thief tried to trap the security guard into a false alarm.
76. She felt trapped in a cycle of negative thinking.
77. The trap was set to trap the unwary.
78. The feeling of isolation can trap individuals in despair.
79. They used bait to trap the animal.
80. The old building seemed to trap all the heat during winter.
81. The detective was careful not to trap himself in a dead end.
82. She didn't want to trap herself in a bad investment.
83. The design of the room could trap sounds effectively.
84. The magician used clever techniques to trap the audience's attention.
85. The heavy snow seemed to trap them in their home.
86. She was determined not to let anyone trap her into a corner.
87. The trap was meant to trap the animals without harming them.
88. The job offer felt like it would trap her in one place.
89. The fog seemed to trap the sound of the waves.
90. He tried to trap the moment in his memory.
91. The walls of the tunnel could trap anyone who dared to enter.
92. The children were excited to trap the fireflies in jars.
93. The sudden turn of events seemed to trap him unexpectedly.
94. The plan was to trap the enemy forces in a pincer movement.
95. The cage was built to trap the wild animal safely.
96. The feeling of anxiety can trap someone in a cycle of worry.
97. They had to trap the energy from the sun for their experiment.
98. The job felt like a trap that she couldn’t escape.
99. The clever design aimed to trap the sunlight in the room.
100. He felt trapped by his own ambitions and expectations.