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ENTRENCHING Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word entrenching. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word entrenching. (close relations)
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entrenchentrenched

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

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