encroach

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/ɛŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/ English

Definitions

noun

Encroachment.

verb

To seize, appropriate
To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory
To advance gradually beyond due limits

Related words

Synonyms

infringe impinge trench trespass intrude invade usurp undermine interfere meddle intervene violate diminish detract exceed protrude

Associated

oldham territory treaties lands upon privacy reservation boundary continuous tribal jurisdiction forming

Rhymes

approach reproach coach poach brooch cockroach roche hackney coach stagecoach caroche

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