encroached

[US]/ɪnˈkrəʊtʃt/
[UK]/ɛnˈkroʊtʃt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of encroach; to intrude on a person's territory or rights; to interfere with normal life or activities

Phrases & Collocations

encroached land

encroached territory

encroached rights

encroached upon

encroached areas

encroached space

encroached boundaries

encroached environment

encroached property

encroached interests

Example Sentences

the construction project encroached on the neighboring property.

his behavior encroached upon her personal space.

the invasive species encroached on the local ecosystem.

they felt that the new laws encroached on their freedoms.

the rising waters encroached on the farmland.

urban development has encroached into the wildlife habitat.

her doubts encroached on his confidence.

as the city expanded, it encroached on the surrounding countryside.

the new policies encroached upon the rights of workers.

she felt that his opinions encroached on her beliefs.

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