encroach (Meaning)
encroach (v)
advance beyond the usual limit
impinge or infringe upon
encroach (v. i.)
To enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another; to trespass; to intrude; to trench; -- commonly with on or upon; as, to encroach on a neighbor; to encroach on the highway.
encroach (n.)
Encroachment.
Synonyms & Antonyms of encroach
encroach Sentence Examples
- The rapidly growing vegetation encroached upon the old dirt road, making it difficult to pass.
- With the construction of the new shopping mall, the residential area was encroached upon by commercial establishments.
- The increasing number of people moving into the area encroached upon the natural habitat of the local wildlife.
- The gradual erosion of the coastline encroached upon the sandy beaches, reducing their size.
- The new development encroached upon the wetlands, causing environmental damage and habitat loss.
- The expansion of the housing development encroached upon the forest, resulting in the destruction of trees and loss of biodiversity.
- The rising sea levels are encroaching upon the coastal communities, forcing residents to relocate.
- The spread of invasive species encroached upon the native plant populations, threatening their survival.
- The nearby construction project is encroaching upon my property line, causing concern about potential damage.
- The neighboring landowner's fence encroaches upon my yard, creating a boundary dispute.
FAQs About the word encroach
advance beyond the usual limit, impinge or infringe uponTo enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another; to trespass; to intru
invade, snake, creep, inch,worm, infringe, sneak, impinge, intrude, overstep
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The rapidly growing vegetation encroached upon the old dirt road, making it difficult to pass.
With the construction of the new shopping mall, the residential area was encroached upon by commercial establishments.
The increasing number of people moving into the area encroached upon the natural habitat of the local wildlife.
The gradual erosion of the coastline encroached upon the sandy beaches, reducing their size.
