Associations to the word «Encroach»

Wiktionary

ENCROACH, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) to seize, appropriate
ENCROACH, verb. (intransitive) to intrude unrightfully on someone else's rights or territory
ENCROACH, verb. (intransitive) to advance gradually beyond due limits
ENCROACH, noun. (rare) Encroachment.

Dictionary definition

ENCROACH, verb. Advance beyond the usual limit.
ENCROACH, verb. Impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains".

Wise words

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