 encroach |
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| 1. | [ verb ] advance beyond the usual limit | |
| Synonyms: | impinge infringe | |
| Related terms: | advance trench violation invader | |
| 2. | [ verb ] impinge or infringe upon | |
| Synonyms: | impinge entrench trench | |
| Examples: | "This impinges on my rights as an individual" "This matter entrenches on other domains" |
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| Related terms: | trespass impingement | |
| Similar spelling: |
encroacher encroaching engram engrave engraft enshroud engraver engraved |
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