Synonyms of entrench

entrench

verb

in-ˈtrench 

variants also intrench

as in to root

to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter

a father who entrenched in our minds the belief that hard work pays off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• root
• embed
• lodge
• ingrain
• put
• impact
• instill
• establish
• place
• implant
• infuse
• bed
• fix
• imbue
• enroot
• stick
• beat (into)
• drive (into)
• settle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• eliminate
• dislodge
• eradicate
• uproot
• root (out)
• remove
• expel
• detach
• eject
• disengage
• disconnect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of entrench

Second, there is a power problem in that control or change of technology is difficult when the technology has been entrenched in commercial systems. — Thomas A. Hemphill, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026

To further entrench the club’s role in the community and capitalize the business for its transition, the club’s founders offered shares directly to the public in 2019. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026

Many of the larger labs already have the legal and compliance infrastructure to handle a review process, raising fears the rules could entrench incumbents over startups and open-source developers. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Mining claims take roads, entrenching, and other industrial activity. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026