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Definition of encroached : of Encroach

Synonyms:

intruded, poached, violated, invaded, impinged

done wrong, perpetrated, abused, wronged, maltreated, did wrong, committed, trespassed, infringed, transgressed

Usage examples:

• Even as he wrote his long, triumphant letter to Hetty Castleton, the picture of Sara Wrandall encroached upon his mental vision. - "The Hollow of Her Hand", George Barr McCutcheon.
• We've encroached upon your hospitality too often in the past, replied Dr. Bentley, with a shake of his head. - "The High School Boys' Training Hike", H. Irving Hancock.
• The heather encroached upon its garden, and the bridle- path ended at its door. - "The Four Feathers", A. E. W. Mason.