Honey trap

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Definition

A honey trap is the use of a romantic or sexual relationship to entice someone into revealing secret information or entering a compromising situation. As a verb, “honey trap” means to entice someone in this way.

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TermHoney trap

What does “honey trap” mean?

“Honey trap” describes the use of romantic or sexual involvement to lure a person into revealing secret information. It can also refer to enticing someone into a compromising situation through that relationship.

“Honey trap” as a verb

As a transitive verb, “honey trap” means to entice a person into revealing secret information or becoming involved in a compromising situation by means of a romantic or sexual relationship.

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  1. Wiktionary: Honey trap definition