encroaching Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb advance beyond the usual limit
    infringe; impinge; encroach.
  2. verb impinge or infringe upon
    impinge; trench; entrench; encroach.
    • This impinges on my rights as an individual
    • This matter entrenches on other domains
  3. adjective satellite gradually intrusive without right or permission
    invasive; trespassing.
    • we moved back from the encroaching tide
    • invasive tourists
    • trespassing hunters

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