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encroach

verb

/ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

Meaning

to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space

The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.

encroach upon

intrude, infringe, trespass, overstep, invade

respect, preserve, protect

encroach upon, encroach on rights, encroach on land, encroach on privacy

Making a task or process easier

To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.

to make into law; to perform or act out

to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something i...

to release from restraint or restriction; to free

to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly