English noun: encroachment | |||
1. | encroachment (event) any entry into an area not previously occupied | ||
Samples | An invasion of tourists. An invasion of locusts. | ||
Synonyms | intrusion, invasion | ||
Broader (hypernym) | entering, entrance | ||
2. | encroachment (act) entry to another's property without right or permission | ||
Synonyms | intrusion, trespass, usurpation, violation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | inroad | ||
3. | encroachment (act) influencing strongly | ||
Samples | They resented the impingement of American values on European culture. | ||
Synonyms | impact, impingement | ||
Broader (hypernym) | influence | ||