ENTRENCHED
(adj.sat, verb)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Entrenched.
Entrenched - as an adjective satellite
Dug in
Established firmly and securely
Example: "The entrenched power of the nobility"
Entrenched - as a verb
To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
Example: "The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself."
To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
Example: "Senator cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign."
To invade; to encroach; to infringe or trespass; to enter on, and take possession of, that which belongs to another; usually followed by on or upon.
To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
Example Sentences
"The wealthy elite had an entrenched position of power in society."
"The company's policies were deeply entrenched and resistant to change."
"He held entrenched beliefs that were hard to alter."
"The political parties were locked in an entrenched battle for control."
"Her distrust of authority was deeply entrenched after years of mistreatment."
Word Game Points
Is ENTRENCHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, entrenched is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ENTRENCHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is ENTRENCHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, entrenched is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordENTRENCHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is ENTRENCHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, entrenched is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordENTRENCHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
