encroached

Verb

Past tense of 'encroach', meaning to gradually intrude on or trespass upon another's territory or rights.

ریشه

Derived from the Old French 'encrochier' meaning 'seize, fasten upon, bite'.

مثال

• The weeds had encroached all over the garden.
• The company had encroached upon the competitor's market share.
• The sea has encroached upon the land over the years.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Encroached upon rights Encroached upon territory Encroached upon privacy