1
[ verb ] advance beyond the usual limit

Synonyms

impinge infringe

Used in print

(Terence O'Donnell, "Evenings at the Bridge"...)

The Afghans invaded ; the Safavids fell from power ; the capital went elsewhere ; the desert encroached .

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"

Related terms

trespass impingement

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Rhymes with

roach reproach cockroach broach brooch approach

Phonetic and Homophones

IH0 N K R OW1 CH

Similar Spelling

encroacher encroaching engram engrave engraft enshroud engraver engraved

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