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encroachOne entry found for encroach. Main Entry: en·croach Pronunciation: in-'krOch, en- Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English encrochen to get, seize, from Anglo-French encrocher, from en- + croc, croche hook -- more at CROCHET 1 : to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another 2 : to advance beyond the usual or proper limits <the gradually encroaching sea> synonym see TRESPASS - en·croach·er noun - en·croach·ment /-'krOch-m&nt/ noun
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