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encroaching
[en-kroh-ching]
adjective
advancing beyond proper, accepted, or usual limits; making gradual inroads into or onto something.
We cleared out the encroaching weeds along the edge of the driveway and trimmed the plantain trees.
trespassing on the property, domain, or rights of another, especially stealthily or gradually.
The hill forts in the British Isles were probably built by the native Britons to defend themselves against encroaching enemy tribes.
Other 51Թ Forms
- unencroaching adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of encroaching1
Example Sentences
Essayli tried to draw a clear line between encroaching on the 1st Amendment and criminal activity in speaking to reporters Wednesday.
But soon, with helicopters up above and an encroaching military presence from every which way, chaos followed and the incident has long served as a chilling example of state-sanctioned violence.
To many, it seemed there were just many more bears encroaching on human settlements.
The three friends try to find their rhythm in the steps of the danse macabre she creates, even as old dance patterns of desire and friendship bring them closer to the encroaching flames.
Scientists say warming temperatures have led villagers to move their crops and livestock to higher areas in the mountains, encroaching on snow leopards' own habitat, making livestock more of a target.
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