ENCROACHMENTS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word encroachments. (close relations)
Definition of ENCROACHMENTS
Best Alternative Words for ENCROACHMENTS
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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 |