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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

Spread (something, especially information) widely.

to disagree with or fight against something

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to reduce the intensity or impact of something harmful.

To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

to crouch down in fear

to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin