Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

ENCROACHMENTS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word encroachments. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word encroachments. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ENCROACHMENTS

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
encroachment
nounn
noun

• any entry into an area not previously occupied

• entry to another's property without right or permission

• influencing strongly

infringements
nounn
noun

• an act that disregards an agreement or a right

• a crime less serious than a felony

interferences
nounn
noun

• a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

• the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

• electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

• (American football) blocking a player's path with your body

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

intrusions
nounn
noun

• any entry into an area not previously occupied

• entrance by force or without permission or welcome

• the forcing of molten rock into fissures or between strata of an earlier rock formation

• rock produced by an intrusive process

• entry to another's property without right or permission

invasions
nounn
noun

• 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

obtrusions
nounn
noun

• An interference or intrusion.

• An encroachment beyond proper limits.

transgressions
nounn
noun

• the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle

• the spreading of the sea over land as evidenced by the deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata

• the action of going beyond or overstepping some boundary or limit

trespasses
verbv
noun

• 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

verb

• 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)

violations
nounn
noun

• 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

intrusion
nounn
noun

• any entry into an area not previously occupied

• entrance by force or without permission or welcome

• the forcing of molten rock into fissures or between strata of an earlier rock formation

• rock produced by an intrusive process

• entry to another's property without right or permission

impact
verb, nounv, n
noun

• 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

verb

• press or wedge together; pack together

• have an effect upon

impingement
nounn
noun

• influencing strongly

• a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something

invasion
nounn
noun

• 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

trespass
verb, nounv, n
noun

• 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

verb

• 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)

usurpation
nounn
noun

• 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)

violation
nounn
noun

• 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

Best Hypernyms For ENCROACHMENTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for encroachments, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
entering entrance influence misconduct wrongdoing
Phrases (2)
actus reuswrongful conduct

Alternatives for ENCROACHMENT

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen