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Encroach upon

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Encroach upon"

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intrude onverbto intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate
invadeverb(transitive) To enter by force, usually in order to conquer.
obtrude uponverbto intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate
encroachmentnounAn intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
encroachedverb(intransitive) To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory.
encroachingnounThat encroaches.
intrudeverb(intransitive) To thrust oneself in; to come or enter without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass.
encroachesverb(intransitive) To intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory.
impinge onverbhit against; come into sudden contact with
intrudingverbintrusion
intrudesnounSomeone who intrudes.
intrudedverb(botany) Intruse.
intrusivenessnounThe quality of being intrusive.
intrusivelyIn an intrusive manner; by intrusion.
infringeverb(transitive) To break or violate a treaty, a law, a right, etc.
interlopingnounAn act of intrusion or encroachment.
transgressingverb(transitive) To act in violation of some law.
invasivenessnounThe quality of being invasive
invadinginvolving invasion or aggressive attack
trespassesnoun(law) An intentional interference with another's property or person.

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