encroach

Definition of encroach

Verbs

advance beyond the usual limit
Synonyms:
impinge, infringe
Type of:
advance, go on, march on, move on, pass on, progress
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
impinge or infringe upon
Synonyms:
entrench, impinge, trench
Type of:
take advantage, trespass
make excessive use of

Vocabulary Lists for encroach

GMAT wordlist »(433 words)
  • earthy
  • ebullience
  • eccentric
  • ecclesiastic
  • eclectic

Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights - Chapters 1-2 »(386 words)
A fantastic vocabulary list for the first 2 chapters of...
  • virulency
  • canister
  • ensconce
  • auxiliary verb
  • horse pistol

Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" Chapters 18-24 »(369 words)
Vocabulary study list for Charlotte Bronte's "Jane...
  • sequester
  • misconstrue
  • estrange
  • crumple
  • cynosure

Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" Chapters 21-40 »(353 words)
Vocabulary study list for Jane Austen's "Pride and...
  • inure
  • extenuate
  • obtrude
  • depreciate
  • exasperate

E-list »(277 words)
  • elicit
  • elan
  • ebb
  • extol
  • extricate

E-pr »(43 words)
  • enthrall
  • entreat
  • plead
  • eschew
  • esplanade

Words that contain encroach

encroach upon
 encroacher
 encroaching
 encroachment