What is "encroaching" in English? Definition and Explanations

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

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What is "encroaching" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "encroaching": gradually intrusive without right or permission

Adjective

  • Meaning: gradually intrusive without right or permission
  • Example: we moved back from the encroaching tide invasive tourists trespassing hunters
  • Synonyms: encroaching invasive trespassing
  • Similar: intrusive
  • Adjective: That encroaches. She could hardly see anything in the encroaching darkness.
  • 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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