Entoilment

/ɛnˈtɔɪlmənt/ noun

Definition

The act or state of being entoiled; entrapment or ensnaredom.

Etymology

From 'entoil' + '-ment' (noun suffix). The suffix creates a noun describing the action or result of entoiling.

Kelly Says

This noun captures the complete experience of being trapped—the 'entoilment' encompasses both the process and the resulting captive state!

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