English dictionary
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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 | ||
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