Encroachment

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈkroʊtʃmənt/

Encroachment (noun)

  1. The act of gradually taking over someone else's space or rights.
  2. An unwanted entry into an area or domain that affects others.

Examples

  • The encroachment of urban development affects local wildlife.
  • The encroachment of the new factory disturbed the natural habitat.

Common collocations: slow encroachment, significant encroachment, illegal encroachment, military encroachment

Synonyms of Encroachment

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Encroachment

  • — The act of safeguarding one's rights or property.
  • — The act of retreating or pulling back from an area.