Encroach

[ɪn'krəʊtʃ;en-] or [ɪn'krotʃ]

Definition

(verb.) advance beyond the usual limit.

Checker: Mattie--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

(n.) Encroachment.

Checker: Velma

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. n. Trespass, intrude, infringe, trench, make inroad, make invasion, advance stealthily.

Edited by Francine

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Invade, trespass, intrude, transgress, infringe

ANT:Respect, recognize, observe

Typed by Brian

Definition

v.i. to seize on the rights of others: to intrude: to trespass.—n. Encroach′er.—adv. Encroach′ingly.—n. Encroach′ment act of encroaching: that which is taken by encroaching.

Typed by Duane

Examples

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