ENCROACHMENT Synonyms

• influencing strongly

• a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something

• the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

• any entry into an area not previously occupied

• (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body

• a wrongful interference with the possession of property (personal property as well as realty), or the action instituted to recover damages

• entry to another's property without right or permission

• enter unlawfully on someone's property

• make excessive use of

• break the law

• commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law

• pass beyond (limits or boundaries)

• entry to another's property without right or permission

• wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)

• a crime less serious than a felony

• an act that disregards an agreement or a right

• entry to another's property without right or permission

• a disrespectful act

• the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will

• an act that disregards an agreement or a right

• a crime less serious than a felony

• gradually intrusive without right or permission

• An interference or intrusion.

• An encroachment beyond proper limits.

• pass beyond (limits or boundaries)

• be superior or better than some standard

• the striking of one body against another

• a forceful consequence; a strong effect

• influencing strongly

• the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

• press or wedge together; pack together

• have an effect upon