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What is another word for Encroachment? – 159 Encroachment Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    infringement invasion trespass encroachment intrusion incursion transgression violation breach offense aggression inroad impingement intrusion interloping obtrusion overstepping poaching tampering meddling interference intervention incursion usurpation appropriation seizure occupation conquest takeover invasion raid foray excursion sally foraging marauding pillaging plundering looting despoliation spoliation depredation ravaging

    Meaning of Encroachment

    The act of intruding on someone's rights, property, or territory.

    Definitions

    • The act of intruding on someone's rights, property, or territory, often in a gradual or stealthy manner.
    • * The state of intruding on someone's rights, property, or territory, often resulting in conflict or tension.

    Etymology of Encroachment

    The word "encroachment" originates from the Old French words "encrochier" or "en" (on, to) and "crochier" (to hook), with the suffix "-ment" added to form a noun.
    Historically, the term referred to the act of seizing or taking possession of something, often in a gradual or stealthy manner.

    Example Uses

    • The construction of the new building was an encroachment on the neighboring property.
    • * The company's encroachment on the competitor's market share was a result of aggressive marketing strategies.
    • * The government's encroachment on individual freedoms was met with widespread protests.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    withdrawal retreat surrender relinquishment abandonment evacuation exit exodus departure removal extraction retraction recession regression decline decrease diminution reduction contraction narrowing limitation restriction prohibition exclusion rejection refusal denial repudiation renunciation abdication resignation

    Related Nouns

    boundary limit territory property right privilege freedom sovereignty autonomy independence self-governance jurisdiction domain realm sphere influence control power authority jurisdiction province territory land estate possession holding ownership title claim interest

    Related Verbs

    invade trespass intrude interfere intervene meddle tamper poach usurp appropriate seize occupy conquer take capture raid foray sally forage maraud pillage plunder loot despoil spoil depredated ravage

    Related Adjectives

    invasive intrusive interfering interventionist meddling tampering usurpatory appropriative seizures occupational conquering captious predatory marauding pillaging plundering looting despoiling spoiler depredatory ravaging gradual stealthy surreptitious covert clandestine furtive sneaky