1. one who traps or catches someone or something by trickery or deception
Usage: formal

Examples

• The cunning insnarer lured his victims with false promises.
• She proved to be a skilled insnarer of unwary investors.
• The detective worked to catch the insnarer who had been targeting elderly citizens.
• His reputation as an insnarer of hearts preceded him.
• The insnarer used elaborate schemes to trap his prey.
• Local authorities warned residents about the insnarer operating in the area.