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encroach
[ en-krohch ]
verb (used without object)
- to advance beyond proper, established, or usual limits; make gradual inroads:
A dictatorship of the majority is encroaching on the rights of the individual.
- to trespass upon the property, domain, or rights of another, especially stealthily or by gradual advances.
encroach
/ ɪˈəʊʃ /
verb
- often foll byon or upon to intrude gradually, stealthily, or insidiously upon the rights, property, etc, of another
- to advance beyond the usual or proper limits
Derived Forms
- ˈDz, noun
- ˈDzԳ, noun
- ˈDzԲ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- ·Dz· noun
- ܲ··Dz adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of encroach1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“We’ve created islands of habitat fragmentation with our roadways and housing encroaching deeper and deeper into the wild urban interface, and now we’re fixing this problem by using human ingenuity for good purposes.”
With crackling pastoral language and thematic Lynchian undertones, “Swamplandia!” probed the growing tension in Russell’s home state of Florida between an endangered fecund wilderness and encroaching development.
The neighborhood was among those west of North Lake Avenue that did not receive evacuation warnings or orders until about 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 8, well after fire had already encroached on the area.
“I feel really sorry for this bear. I know we’re encroaching on their territory, so I’m sympathetic to that,” he said.
The nature of the encroachment upon the American Constitution is such as to grow every day more and more encroaching.
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