ENCROACHMENTS Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

encroachments

noun

plural of encroachment

as in intrusions

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invasions

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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
When Debbie, Susan, and Thom come over for a double-date pizza night, only Bret is concerned about the spate of recent home invasions, the missing pets, and the desecration of the griffin mascot.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026

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