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encroach

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \in-ˈkrōch, en-\
    • /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \in-ˈkrōch, en-\

Definitions of encroach word

  • noun encroach Intrude on (a person's territory or a thing considered to be a right). 1
  • intransitive verb encroach infringe on land 1
  • verb encroach If one thing encroaches on another, the first thing spreads or becomes stronger, and slowly begins to restrict the power, range, or effectiveness of the second thing. 0
  • verb encroach If something encroaches on a place, it spreads and takes over more and more of that place. 0
  • verb encroach to intrude gradually, stealthily, or insidiously upon the rights, property, etc, of another 0
  • verb encroach to advance beyond the usual or proper limits 0
See all 8 definitions of encroach

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Parts of speech for Encroach

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Encroach

encroach popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for encroach

verb encroach

  • intrude — to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.
  • impinge — to make an impression; have an effect or impact (usually followed by on or upon): to impinge upon the imagination; social pressures that impinge upon one's daily life.
  • infringe — to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule.
  • invade — to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent: Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
  • trespass — Law. an unlawful act causing injury to the person, property, or rights of another, committed with force or violence, actual or implied. a wrongful entry upon the lands of another. the action to recover damages for such an injury.
All 23 Synonyms of encroach

Antonyms for encroach

verb encroach

  • respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
  • give — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
  • ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
  • keep off — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
All 4 Antonyms of encroach

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