ENTRENCHES Synonyms
There are 6 synonyms of the word
entrenches.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word entrenches. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word entrenches. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ENTRENCHES
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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 |
Best Hypernyms For ENTRENCHES
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
entrenches, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
fasten
fix
secure
trespass
establishes
fortifies
reinforces
secures
solidifies
Phrases (1)
take advantage