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ENCROACH

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Advance beyond the usual limit

Synonyms:

encroach; impinge; infringe

Classified under:

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming

Hypernyms (to "encroach" is one way to...):

advance; go on; march on; move on; pass on; progress (move forward, also in the metaphorical sense)

Sentence frames:

Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP

Derivation:

encroacher (someone who enters by force in order to conquer)

encroachment (entry to another's property without right or permission)

encroachment (any entry into an area not previously occupied)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Impinge or infringe upon

Example:

This matter entrenches on other domains

Synonyms:

encroach; entrench; impinge; trench

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "encroach" is one way to...):

take advantage; trespass (make excessive use of)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

Derivation:

encroachment (influencing strongly)

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