ENCROACHMENT Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

encroachment

noun

as in intrusion

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Recent Examples of encroachment Reguilón’s follow-up found the net, but his goal was ruled out for encroachment into the box. — Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Miami’s Sergio Reguilon put in the rebound, but it was disallowed for encroachment after a video review. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026 The George Washington University’s sale of its Virginia campus to Amazon, for example, illustrates the encroachment of AI onto higher education’s doorstep. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 One Night Only spends nearly its entire run time scoffing at the idea that Americans would ever be principled enough to take a stand against the incremental encroachment of fascist policies. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026 As past and present echo through the mountains, human encroachment and indifference threaten to erase their unique spirit, and his story becomes a reflection of an age-old, unequal struggle. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 During public comments, most Eagle residents spoke about encroachment on their freedoms to shoot due to the lack of a dedicated shooting space. — Noah Daly july 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026 Staff again recommended approving the encroachment permit for the new fence. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 The easiest time to draw clear moral lines against the encroachment of illiberalism within one’s own camp is at the beginning. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

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Noun

The centers’ effect on the environment and intrusion on residential properties are particular areas of concern.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026
Among various allegations, the suits claim the federal permitting process was accelerated, ignoring critical risks like low-river saltwater intrusion and localized air, noise and traffic pollution.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of intrusion

Noun

The Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine -- European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday for official celebrations marking Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russia pushes on with its 4-year-old invasion of the country.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
The message sent was especially pointed as Monday also marks 4 1/2 years since President Vladimir Putin launched his large-scale invasion of Russia’s much smaller neighbor.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of invasion

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The company alleges trademark infringement, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices.

— Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
In its latest filing with the high court, the administration claims that seeking congressional approval for construction would be an infringement on presidential power.

— Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of infringement

Noun

Three people were arrested at the game — one on charges of cocaine possession and battery and two more for criminal trespass to land — but Chicago police said none of these people were involved in the fight.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Judge Richard Leon ruled the project would not alter reservation boundaries or trespass on tribal land, saying border security and public safety outweigh any harms.

— Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of trespass

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Miles says similar texts were sent to others about the recall, and that the texts constitute quid pro quo, a major ethics violation.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The party also viewed Yabloko’s stance on Ukraine as unlawful and tantamount to calling for the violation of Russia’s territorial integrity.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of violation

Noun

But the Federal Aviation Administration does keep track of runway incursions at airports with traffic control towers, including DIA, according to the agency.

— Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2026
Syrskyi made his mark with the defense of Kyiv, the Kharkiv counteroffensive and the incursion into Kursk.

— David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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