Difference between Snare and Ensnare

What is the difference between Snare and Ensnare?

Snare as a verb is to catch or hold, especially with a loop. while Ensnare as a verb is to entrap; to catch in a snare or trap.

Snare

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A trap made from a loop of wire, string, or leather. A mental or psychological trap; usually in the phrase a snare and a delusion. A loop of cord used in obstetric cases, to hold or to pull a fetus from the mother animal. A set of chains strung across the bottom of a drum to create a rattling sound. A snare drum.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to catch or hold, especially with a loop.

Example sentence: Playing well with others is important - not being too flashy, just keeping good time and of course coming up with cool beats. A good snare drum, kick drum, high hat. Just getting good at the hand feet coordination.

Ensnare

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To entrap; to catch in a snare or trap.To entangle; to enmesh.

We hope you now know whether to use Snare or Ensnare in your sentence.

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