encroaches
The word “encroaches” has 3 syllables: en-croach-es
It's pronounced as /ɪnˈkroʊ.tʃɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for encroaches?
In the thesaurus, “encroaches” has 16 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for encroaches along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for encroaches
- creeps
- entrenches
- impinges
- inches
- infringes
- intrenches
- intrudes
- invades
- overpasses
- overreaches
- overruns
- overshoots
- oversteps
- snakes
- sneaks
- worms
Meanings of encroaches
- verb
- To seize, appropriate.
- To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory.
- To advance gradually beyond due limits.
Example Sentences
- The jungle steadily encroaches on the nearby villages.
- Each year, urban development encroaches further into natural habitats.
- She feels that her boss encroaches on her personal boundaries.
- The sea encroaches upon the coastline with every strong storm.
- Modern technology often encroaches on traditional ways of living.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms or another words to encroaches, such as: creeps, entrenches, impinges, inches, infringes, intrenches, intrudes.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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