1. a scheme in which someone is lured into a compromising situation (typically sexual) in order to be blackmailed or manipulated
Usage: often used in espionage or criminal contexts; informal
2. something attractive that is designed to catch or deceive someone
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The spy was caught in a honeytrap set by foreign intelligence agents.
• Investigators warned that the online dating profile was likely a honeytrap.
• The company's free offer turned out to be a honeytrap designed to collect personal data.
• He fell into a honeytrap when he was tricked into a compromising situation.
• Security experts advised diplomats to be wary of honeytraps during their overseas missions.