encroached
The word “encroached” has 2 syllables: en-croached
It's pronounced as /ɪnˈkroʊtʃt/
What is synonym and antonym for encroached?
In the thesaurus, “encroached” has 17 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for encroached along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for encroached
- crept
- entrenched
- impinged
- inched
- infringed
- intrenched
- intruded
- invaded
- overpassed
- overran
- overreached
- overshot
- overstepped
- snaked
- sneaked
- snuck
- wormed
Meanings of encroached
- verb
- To seize, appropriate.
- To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory.
- To advance gradually beyond due limits.
Example Sentences
- The city slowly encroached upon the surrounding farmland.
- His work hours gradually encroached on his family time.
- The forest had encroached into the edges of the abandoned town.
- They felt their rights were being encroached by the new law.
- The river encroached further inland after the heavy rains.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms or another words to encroached, such as: crept, entrenched, impinged, inched, infringed, intrenched, intruded.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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