ENTRENCHED Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word entrenched. (close relations)
Definition of ENTRENCHED
entrench
Best Alternative Words for ENTRENCHED
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confirmed | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • having been established or made firm or received the rite of confirmation adjective satellite • of persons; not subject to change | ||||||||
deep-seated | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held | ||||||||
established | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective • brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established adjective satellite • settled securely and unconditionally • conforming with accepted standards • shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt • introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation | ||||||||
firm | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments adverb • with resolute determination adjective satellite • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • not soft or yielding to pressure • strong and sure • not subject to revision or change • (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling • not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall • securely established • possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue • securely fixed in place • unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause verb • become taut or tauter • make taut or tauter | ||||||||
fixed | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective • securely placed or fastened or set adjective satellite • (of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value • fixed and unmoving • incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g. "frozen prices" | ||||||||
ingrained | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held | ||||||||
inveterate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adverb • in a habitual and longstanding manner adjective satellite • habitual | ||||||||
permanent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place noun • a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals adjective satellite • not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition | ||||||||
rooted | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • absolutely still | ||||||||
settled | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • established or decided beyond dispute or doubt • established in a desired position or place; not moving about adjective satellite • inhabited by colonists • not changeable | ||||||||
steadfast | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable • firm and dependable especially in loyalty | ||||||||
unshakeable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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trench | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth • a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor • any long ditch cut in the ground verb • impinge or infringe upon • fortify by surrounding with trenches • cut or carve deeply into • set, plant, or bury in a trench • cut a trench in, as for drainage • dig a trench or trenches | ||||||||
dig in | verbv | |||||||
verb • occupy a trench or secured area • eat heartily | ||||||||
consolidate | verbv | |||||||
verb • unite into one • make firm or secure; strengthen • bring together into a single whole or system • form into a solid mass or whole • make or form into a solid or hardened mass | ||||||||
encroach | verbv | |||||||
verb • advance beyond the usual limit • impinge or infringe upon | ||||||||
impinge | verbv | |||||||
verb • impinge or infringe upon • advance beyond the usual limit | ||||||||
intrench | verbv | |||||||
verb • fix firmly or securely |