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Antonyms for encroach

Grammar : Verb
Spell : en-krohch
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈkroʊtʃ

Definition of encroach

Origin :
  • early 14c., "acquire, get," from Old French encrochier "seize, fasten on, hang on (to), cling (to); hang up, suspend," literally "to catch with a hook," from en- "in" (see en- (1)) + croc "hook," from Old Norse krokr "hook" (see crook). Meaning "seize wrongfully" is from c.1400. Sense of "trespass" is first recorded 1530s. Related: Encroached; encroaches; encroaching.
  • verb invade another's property, business
Example sentences :
  • She thanks you for your indulgence, on which she will not encroach.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • The poor fellows have had enough of it; I must not encroach on the entire holiday.
  • Extract from : « Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • But let us proceed quietly, and not encroach upon future events.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
  • He made no attempt to encroach upon the sovereignty of Mary.
  • Extract from : « The Reign of Mary Tudor » by W. Llewelyn Williams.
  • And now I will encroach no longer on your time or good nature, Richard.
  • Extract from : « The History of Sir Richard Calmady » by Lucas Malet
  • He did not intend to permit the others to encroach on any of his territory.
  • Extract from : « The Wonder Island Boys: Adventures on Strange Islands » by Roger Thompson Finlay
  • It will be said, that this court may encroach on the jurisdiction of the State courts.
  • Extract from : « The Writings of Thomas Jefferson » by Thomas Jefferson
  • The question with the North was, how far could it yield; with the South, how far could it encroach.
  • Extract from : « James Madison » by Sydney Howard Gay
  • She marked a line where the light of duty should not encroach on the light of our human desires.
  • Extract from : « Sandra Belloni, Complete » by George Meredith
  • Or do you apprehend that I meant to encroach on your liberties?
  • Extract from : « The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part D. » by David Hume

Synonyms for encroach

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