"Encroach" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"encroach" Definition
- [intransitive] encroach (on/upon something) (disapproving) to begin to affect or use up too much of somebody’s time, rights, personal life, etc.
- [intransitive] encroach (on/upon something) to slowly begin to cover more and more of an area
"encroach" Synonyms & Antonyms
"encroach" synonyms:
- intrude,
- impinge,
- infringe,
- invade,
- trespass,
- creep,
- infiltrate,
- overstep,
- obtrude,
- disrupt,
- disturb,
- inch,
- interrupt,
- worm,
- entrench,
- gatecrash,
- interfere,
- interpose,
- intervene
"encroach" antonyms:
- give,
- ignore,
- respect,
- keep-off,
- obey,
- observe,
- comply-with,
- comply,
- mind,
- follow,
- honour,
- honor,
- uphold,
- conform-to,
- purify,
- behave,
- help,
- regard,
- assist