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ENCROACH UPON

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Encroach Upon.

Encroach Upon - as a verb

To intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate

Example: "This new colleague invades my territory"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intrude oninvade10obtrude upon
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come inenter5get inget intogo ingo intomove into
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The new construction project will encroach upon the neighboring park."
"The company's expansion plans could encroach upon the rights of local residents."
"We must ensure that our actions do not encroach upon the privacy of others."
"The high-rise buildings encroach upon the skyline of the city."
"The government's new policy will encroach upon individual freedoms."
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