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entrench

verb

/ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

Meaning

To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.

The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.

entrenched in tradition

establish, embed, ingrain, fortify, cement

weaken, dislodge, uproot

entrench power, entrench position, deeply entrenched, entrench values

To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.

to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

to expect and desire that something will happen

to fit or combine perfectly together

to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs