Definition of encroaching Encroaching

/ɪnkɹowˈʧɪŋ/ - [inkrowching] -

We found 5 definitions of encroaching from 4 different sources.

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What does encroaching mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

encroaching - gradually intrusive without right or permission; "we moved back from the encroaching tide"; "invasive tourists"; "trespassing hunters"
  invasive, trespassing
  intrusive tending to intrude (especially upon privacy); "she felt her presence there was intrusive"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • encroaching (Verb)
    Present participle of encroach.
  • encroaching (Adjective)
    Describing something that encroaches.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • encroaching (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Encroach

Part of speech

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  • encroaching, verb, gerund of encroach (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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