What is the meaning of encroach upon?

verb

  • To intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate.
    • usage: "This new colleague invades my territory"; "The neighbors intrude on your privacy"
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APAWordNet. (2010). encroach upon. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/encroach_upon/definitions/1272888
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