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en·croach
I. \ə̇nˈkrōch, en-\ intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: Middle English encrochen to get, seize, from Middle French encrochier to seize, hang up, set aloft, from Old French, from en- en- (I) + croc hook, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse krōkr hook — more at crook
1. : to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another : trespass, intrude — usually used with on or upon
< encroach on the territory of a neighboring country >
2. : to advance beyond desirable or normal limits : take undue liberties — usually used with on or upon
< a governor encroaching upon the liberties of his people >
Synonyms: see trespass
II. noun
(-es)
: encroachment
< the encroach of fungi into crevices > |