Overview of verb encroach

The verb encroach has 2 senses

• encroach, infringe, impinge -- (advance beyond the usual limit)


• impinge, encroach, entrench, trench -- (impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains")

Overview of adj encroaching

The adj encroaching has 1 sense

• encroaching, invasive, trespassing -- (gradually intrusive without right or permission; "we moved back from the encroaching tide"; "invasive tourists"; "trespassing hunters")