encroachment

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

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \in-ˈkrōch, en-\

Definitions of encroachment word

noun encroachment Intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc. 1
noun encroachment intrusion, trespass: on property 1
noun encroachment infringement: of rights 1
variable noun encroachment You can describe the action or process of encroaching on something as encroachment. 0

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Parts of speech for Encroachment

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Encroachment

encroachment 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 encroachment

noun encroachment

infringement — a breach or infraction, as of a law, right, or obligation; violation; transgression.
violation — the act of violating.
advance — To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
intrusion — Law. an illegal act of entering, seizing, or taking possession of another's property. a wrongful entry after the determination of a particular estate, made before the remainderman or reversioner has entered.
invasion — an act or instance of invading or entering as an enemy, especially by an army.

All 8 Synonyms of encroachment

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