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entrenchment

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \in-ˈtrench, en-\
    • /ɪnˈtrentʃ.mənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \in-ˈtrench, en-\

Definitions of entrenchment word

  • noun entrenchment The process of entrenching or something which entrenches. 1
  • noun entrenchment being fixed or embedded 1
  • noun entrenchment ditch protecting against attack 1
  • countable noun entrenchment Entrenchments are a series of long deep holes called trenches which are dug for defence by soldiers in war. 0
  • uncountable noun entrenchment Entrenchment means the firm establishment of a system or your own position in a situation. 0
  • noun entrenchment the act of entrenching or state of being entrenched 0
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Parts of speech for Entrenchment

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

entrenchment 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.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for entrenchment

noun entrenchment

  • barricade — A barricade is a line of vehicles or other objects placed across a road or open space to stop people getting past, for example during street fighting or as a protest.
  • citadel — In the past, a citadel was a strong building in or near a city, where people could shelter for safety.
  • fortress — a large fortified place; a fort or group of forts, often including a town; citadel.
  • reinforcement — the act of reinforcing.
  • barrier — A barrier is something such as a rule, law, or policy that makes it difficult or impossible for something to happen or be achieved.
All 95 Synonyms of entrenchment

Antonyms for entrenchment

noun entrenchment

  • opening — an open or clear space.
  • obedience — the state or quality of being obedient.
  • retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
  • surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
  • withdrawal — Also, withdrawment. the act or condition of withdrawing.
All 12 Antonyms of entrenchment

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