encroach

[ en-krohch ]

/ ɛnˈkroʊtʃ /

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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.

Origin of encroach

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English encrochen, from Anglo-French encrocher,Old French encrochier “to catch hold of, seize,” equivalent to en-en-¹ + -crochier, verbal derivative of croc “hook,” from Germanic; see crooked, crook¹

synonym study for encroach

1, 2. See trespass.

OTHER WORDS FROM encroach

en·croach·er, nounun·en·croached, adjectiveun·en·croach·ing, adjective

Words nearby encroach

encounter session, encourage, encouragement, encrimson, encrinite, encroach, encroachment, en croûte, encrust, encrustation, encrypt

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Example sentences from the Web for encroach

Nearby coastal states like Oregon and Washington are also seeing record blazes, some of which are encroaching on major population centers.
“Unprecedented”: What’s behind the California, Oregon, and Washington wildfires|Umair Irfan|September 11, 2020|Vox
In the east, the Chinese army continues periodically to encroach on Indian territory.
Farewell to Manmohan Singh, India’s Puppet Prime Minister|Kapil Komireddi|January 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Any attempt to encroach on it, even by an iota, will ultimately lead to our enslavement by a federal tyranny.
Gun-Control Foes Misunderstand the Intent of the Second Amendment|Jack Schwartz|December 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
How does this symbolize constraints on girls and women, and encroach on our right to be simply as we are, at any given moment?
Ashley Judd Slaps Media in the Face for Speculation Over Her ‘Puffy’ Appearance|Ashley Judd|April 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST

He got really mad when they started to encroach on his personal life.
Why Manny Ramirez Hates Fans|Will Doig|March 9, 2009|DAILY BEAST
You must do nothing to encroach upon another's rights, or to interrupt and disturb your companions in their pursuits.
The Teacher|Jacob Abbott
He was suddenly ashamed, humbled, feeling in her love a quality upon which no shameful circumstance could encroach.
Fidelity|Susan Glaspell
Evolution—once a mere germ in the mind—was beginning to press, to encroach, to intermeddle with the mind's other furniture.
Robert Elsmere|Mrs. Humphry Ward
The clergy attempted to encroach upon the privileges of both.
The History of Chivalry|G. P. R. James
Already the sun hung in the zenith, and it was time to begin if the sport were not to encroach upon the dinner hour.
The Doomsman|Van Tassel Sutphen

British Dictionary definitions for encroach

encroach

/ (ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ) /

verb (intr)

(often foll by on 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 of encroach

encroacher, nounencroachingly, adverbencroachment, noun

Word Origin for encroach

C14: from Old French encrochier to seize, literally: fasten upon with hooks, from en- 1 + croc hook, of Germanic origin; see crook

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单词	encroach
释义	encroach [ en-krohch ] / ɛnˈkroʊtʃ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR encroach ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of encroach First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English encrochen, from Anglo-French encrocher,Old French encrochier “to catch hold of, seize,” equivalent to en-en-¹ + -crochier, verbal derivative of croc “hook,” from Germanic; see crooked, crook¹ synonym study for encroach 1, 2. See trespass. OTHER WORDS FROM encroach en·croach·er, nounun·en·croached, adjectiveun·en·croach·ing, adjective Words nearby encroach encounter session, encourage, encouragement, encrimson, encrinite, encroach, encroachment, en croûte, encrust, encrustation, encrypt Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for encroach Nearby coastal states like Oregon and Washington are also seeing record blazes, some of which are encroaching on major population centers. “Unprecedented”: What’s behind the California, Oregon, and Washington wildfires\|Umair Irfan\|September 11, 2020\|Vox In the east, the Chinese army continues periodically to encroach on Indian territory. Farewell to Manmohan Singh, India’s Puppet Prime Minister\|Kapil Komireddi\|January 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Any attempt to encroach on it, even by an iota, will ultimately lead to our enslavement by a federal tyranny. Gun-Control Foes Misunderstand the Intent of the Second Amendment\|Jack Schwartz\|December 18, 2012\|DAILY BEAST How does this symbolize constraints on girls and women, and encroach on our right to be simply as we are, at any given moment? Ashley Judd Slaps Media in the Face for Speculation Over Her ‘Puffy’ Appearance\|Ashley Judd\|April 9, 2012\|DAILY BEAST He got really mad when they started to encroach on his personal life. Why Manny Ramirez Hates Fans\|Will Doig\|March 9, 2009\|DAILY BEAST You must do nothing to encroach upon another's rights, or to interrupt and disturb your companions in their pursuits. The Teacher\|Jacob Abbott He was suddenly ashamed, humbled, feeling in her love a quality upon which no shameful circumstance could encroach. Fidelity\|Susan Glaspell Evolution—once a mere germ in the mind—was beginning to press, to encroach, to intermeddle with the mind's other furniture. Robert Elsmere\|Mrs. Humphry Ward The clergy attempted to encroach upon the privileges of both. The History of Chivalry\|G. P. R. James Already the sun hung in the zenith, and it was time to begin if the sport were not to encroach upon the dinner hour. The Doomsman\|Van Tassel Sutphen British Dictionary definitions for encroach encroach / (ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ) / verb (intr) (often foll by on 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 of encroach encroacher, nounencroachingly, adverbencroachment, noun Word Origin for encroach C14: from Old French encrochier to seize, literally: fasten upon with hooks, from en- 1 + croc hook, of Germanic origin; see crook Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to encroach intrude, infringe, trespass, usurp, horn in, impinge, overstep, crash, arrogate, intervene, interpose, interfere, trench, appropriate, entrench, meddle, barge in, butt in, muscle in, squeeze in
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encroach

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