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

There is also evidence of second-round effects from energy costs, reinforcing the risk that inflation is becoming entrenched, BofA said. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Mars will be in Leo all month, and the tense standoff between Mars and Pluto will exacerbate an existing rivalry and entrench a growing conflict rather than de-escalate it. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

Many of these needs can be difficult to address because the underlying vulnerabilities are deeply entrenched. — Bethany Tietjen, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

West Nile, now entrenched in Italy, is expanding into previously unaffected regions and seasons extending into November, driven by climate, biodiversity loss and changes in land use. — Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026