What is "encroach" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does encroach mean in English? Meaning of encroach definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "encroach" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "encroach": advance beyond the usual limit

Verb

  • Meaning: advance beyond the usual limit
  • Synonyms: encroach impinge infringe
  • Hypernyms: advance go on march on move on pass on progress
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɛnˈkɹəʊtʃ/, /ɪnˈkɹəʊtʃ/

    Meaning of "encroach": impinge or infringe upon

    Verb

  • Meaning: impinge or infringe upon
  • Example: This impinges on my rights as an individual This matter entrenches on other domains
  • Synonyms: encroach entrench impinge trench
  • Hypernyms: take advantage trespass
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɛnˈkɹəʊtʃ/, /ɪnˈkɹəʊtʃ/

    Synonyms:

    intrude, infringe, trespass, usurp, horn in, impinge, overstep, crash, arrogate, intervene, interpose, interfere, trench, appropriate, entrench, meddle, barge in, butt in, elbow in, make inroads, muscle in, put two cents in, squeeze in, stick nose into, work in, worm in,

    Antonyms:

    ignore, give, keep off,

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