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encroach

verb

Advance beyond the usual limit

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
E
Ends with
H
Contains
NC
Scrabble score
15

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪŋˈkɹəʊtʃ

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Advance beyond the usual limit

verb

  1. Impinge or infringe upon

    “This impinges on my rights as an individual”

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Example Sentences

This impinges on my rights as an individual
This matter entrenches on other domains

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