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encroach

 
Verb encroach has 2 senses
  1. encroach, infringe, impinge - advance beyond the usual limit
    --1 is one way to advance, progress, pass on, move on, march on, go on
    Derived forms: noun encroachment1, noun encroachment2, noun encroacher1
    Sample sentences:
    Something ----s
    Something is ----ing PP
  2. impinge, encroach, entrench, trench - impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains"
    --2 is one way to trespass, take advantage
    Derived form: noun encroachment3
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Something ----s something
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