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Etymology
1. encroachment
noun. ['ɛnˈkroʊtʃmənt'] any entry into an area not previously occupied.
Synonyms
- entrance
- entering
- intrusion
Antonyms
- dissuade
- powerlessness
Etymology
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- encroach (English)
- encrochier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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Words that Rhyme with Encroachment
- abandonment
- abatement
- aberrant
- abhorrent
- abortifacient
- abridgement
- absent
- absorbent
- abstinent
- abundant
- accelerant
- accident
- accompaniment
- accompaniment
- accomplishment
- accountant
- accouterment
- accoutrement
- achievement
- acknowledgement
Example sentences of the word encroachment
1. Noun, singular or mass
You also need to know when the encroachment began.
2. Adjective
In every state a deliberate and knowing encroachment qualifies.
2. encroachment
noun. ['ɛnˈkroʊtʃmənt'] entry to another's property without right or permission.
Synonyms
- trespass
- wrongful conduct
- violation
- wrongdoing
- inroad
- intrusion
- misconduct
- actus reus
Antonyms
- refrain
- repel
- stifle
- dispose
Etymology
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- encroach (English)
- encrochier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. encroachment
noun. ['ɛnˈkroʊtʃmənt'] influencing strongly.
Synonyms
- impact
- influence
Antonyms
- inactivity
- goodness
- good
Etymology
- -ment (English)
- -amentum (Latin)
- encroach (English)
- encrochier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))