snaring

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Snare \Snare\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Snared}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Snaring}.]
   To catch with a snare; to insnare; to entangle; hence, to
   bring into unexpected evil, perplexity, or danger.
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         Lest that too heavenly form . . . snare them. --Milton.
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         The mournful crocodile
         With sorrow snares relenting passengers. --Shak.
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