encroached

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Definition of encroached word

noun encroached Simple past tense and past participle of encroach. 1

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Parts of speech for Encroached

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adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Encroached

encroached popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for encroached

verb encroached

impinged — 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.
infringed — to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule.
violated — to break, infringe, or transgress (a law, rule, agreement, promise, instructions, etc.).
usurped — to seize and hold (a position, office, power, etc.) by force or without legal right: The pretender tried to usurp the throne.
appropriated — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.

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Antonyms for encroached

verb encroached

respected — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
gave — simple past tense of give.
ignored — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.

All 3 Antonyms of encroached

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