encroach

Meanings

• Verb

  To intrude upon or infringe upon (the rights of another) gradually and especially by degrees.

  - "The neighbor's tree encroaches upon my property."
  - "The new development encroaches upon the natural habitat of the endangered species."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with encroach
approach , mop , prop , hope , mope , cope

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Variants

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encroach , encroached , encroacher , encroachers , encroaches , encroaching , encroachment , encroachments

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Etymology

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From Middle English encrochen, from en- 'in' + crochen 'to creep, crawl'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'encroachment' is often used in the context of environmental issues, particularly in relation to deforestation and habitat destruction.

2. Encroachment can also refer to the gradual taking over of a market by a competing business or product.

3. In some legal contexts, encroachment can refer to the gradual increase in the power or influence of one party over another.

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Related Concepts

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1. Infringement: The act of violating or disregarding the rights of another.

2. Incursion: An unwelcome or unauthorized intrusion into an area or domain.

3. Encroachment law: Laws and regulations that govern the use of land and resources, particularly in relation to property rights and environmental protection.

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Culture

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Encroachment is a common theme in literature, particularly in stories about property rights, environmental issues, and power dynamics.

How to Memorize "encroach"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree growing too close to a property line, gradually encroaching upon it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'encroach' with the idea of gradual intrusion or infringement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Encroach means to creep in' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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