Synonyms of encroached

encroached

verb

past tense of encroach

as in crept

to advance gradually beyond the usual or desirable limits

each year the sea continues to encroach upon the island's beaches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crept
• invaded
• snaked
• inched
• wormed
• sneaked
• intruded
• impinged
• infringed
• entrenched
• overstepped
• overreached
• overshot
• overran
• overpassed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of encroached

Cuba has long defended its decision to shoot down the planes, insisting that Brothers to the Rescue had encroached on the country's sovereignty. —Joe Walsh, CBS News, 18 May 2026

Most of these settlers farmed, but then the cities of Cleveland and Akron encroached from north and south. —Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026

Whether you’re encroached by AI or encroached by ensuring theatrical or shooting on film, or real sets. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 May 2026

Luis Palma stepped up to take it, and Wickens got down low to his right-hand side to keep it out, only for the save to be scratched off as Ross County players encroached into the box. —Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 May 2026

However, over the last decade, a group of challengers have encroached on OpenTable’s turf—particularly Resy, which was acquired by American Express in 2019 and is known for its partnerships with buzzy restaurants. —Derek Rose, Time, 30 Apr. 2026

On their endless search for nutrients, hyphae encroached into empty spaces. —Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026

But ever since, the family has alleged individuals have encroached on their beach, forcing them to put up no trespassing signs and hire private security, according to a supplemental complaint filed by Brian against the Walton County Sheriff’s Office last year. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026

For Andy Lester, chair of the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee, Harrington’s order encroached on the First Amendment. —Jc Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026