encroachment
21 points
English
12 letters
Not in frequency data
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Definitions
noun
any entry into an area not previously occupied
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɛnkɹˈoʊtʃmʌnt/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural encroachments
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
influencing strongly
entry to another's property without right or permission
any entry into an area not previously occupied
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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