entrenches

[US]/ɪnˈtrɛn(t)ʃ/
[UK]/ɪnˈtrɛn(t)ʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to surround or protect with a trench (third person singular of entrench); to firmly establish

Phrases & Collocations

entrenches power

entrenches beliefs

entrenches status

entrenches division

entrenches interests

entrenches inequality

entrenches culture

entrenches systems

entrenches norms

entrenches tradition

Example Sentences

the law entrenches the rights of workers.

education entrenches social inequalities.

the policy entrenches existing power structures.

fear entrenches negative stereotypes.

tradition often entrenches outdated practices.

the contract entrenches the obligations of both parties.

poverty entrenches a cycle of disadvantage.

policies that entrench inequality are harmful.

fear can entrench divisions within a community.

legislation that entrenches discrimination must be repealed.

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