Crossword Dictionary
Honey trap
Honey trapping is an investigative practice involving the use of romantic or sexual relationships for interpersonal, political (including state espionage), or monetary purpose. The honey pot or trap involves making contact with an individual who has information or resources required by a group or individual; the trapper will then seek to entice the target into a false relationship (which may or may not include actual physical involvement) in which they can glean information or influence over the target.
The term "honey trap" is also used when dating sites are used to gain access to a victim.
in a sentence
The Tower of London is a honey trap for tourists.
Mercifully, he was setting up a honey trap for Jim.
The broadest honey trap in intelligence history was probably the creation of the notorious East German spymaster, Markus Wolf.