ENCROACHMENTS Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

encroachments

noun

plural of encroachment

as in intrusions

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invasions

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The trailer cuts between the printing press, lavish dinner parties, trains, home invasions and kidnappings, showing just how far the new tabloid is willing to go.

— Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
These incidents heighten fears of physical attacks and social engineering, as attackers leverage personal data for home invasions and kidnappings, a trend Chainalysis notes is rising.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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