WorldAugust 23, 2026
ensnared
en-SNAIRD
Definition
Caught or trapped in a complex or difficult situation from which it is hard to escape.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'en-' (meaning to put into or onto) combined with 'snare,' which traces back to Old English and Old Norse terms for a noose or trap used to catch animals.
In the news
The article describes Jangi’s legal case as being ensnared in a dispute over court jurisdiction, highlighting the administrative deadlock preventing his trial from proceeding.
Lalezar: One year on, Lahur Sheikh Jangi's trial remains stalled
Read the full article ↗The New Region