🚷encroach

Meaning

to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space

Example Sentences

The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.

Example Expressions

encroach upon

Synonyms

intrude, infringe, trespass, overstep, invade

Antonyms

respect, preserve, protect

Collocations

encroach upon, encroach on rights, encroach on land, encroach on privacy