ENTRENCHING Synonyms
There are 6 synonyms of the word
entrenching.
(exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word entrenching. (close relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word entrenching. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ENTRENCHING
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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 ENTRENCHING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
entrenching, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
secure
anchor
cement
consolidate
establish
fasten
fix
fortify
reinforce
solidify
strengthen
trespass
underpin
Phrases (1)
take advantage