Definition of Encroach

1. Verb. Advance beyond the usual limit.

Exact synonyms: Impinge, Infringe
Generic synonyms: Advance, Go On, March On, Move On, Pass On, Progress
Derivative terms: Encroacher, Encroachment, Encroachment, Infringement

2. Verb. Impinge or infringe upon. "This matter entrenches on other domains"
Exact synonyms: Entrench, Impinge, Trench
Generic synonyms: Take Advantage, Trespass
Derivative terms: Encroachment, Impingement, Impinging

Definition of Encroach

1. v. i. To enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another; to trespass; to intrude; to trench; -- commonly with on or upon; as, to encroach on a neighbor; to encroach on the highway.

2. n. Encroachment.

Definition of Encroach

1. to advance beyond the proper limits [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Encroach

encreased
encreases
encrimson
encrimsoned
encrimsoning
encrimsons
encrinal
encrinic
encrinital
encrinite
encrinite
encrinites
encrinitical
encrinoidea
encrinus
encroach (current term)
encroached
encroacher
encroachers
encroaches
encroaching
encroaching(a)
encroachment
encroachments
encroach upon
encrust
encrustation
encrustations
encrusted
encrusting

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