ENCROACHMENT Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

encroachment

noun

as in intrusion

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for encroachment

Noun

Some individuals have even developed software to help notify users for potential smart glass intrusion.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
The hackers’ system was built using open-source AI agents to automate and coordinate much of the intrusion, including reconnaissance, credential attacks and strategizing subsequent attack paths, Dream said.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of intrusion

Noun

The attacks on about 20 Wildberries facilities have underlined Kyiv’s ability to strike far and wide inside Russia and posed a new challenge to President Vladimir Putin nearly 4½ years into his full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
However, Meta's smart glasses are under heavy criticism as many see them as a step too far and an invasion of privacy.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of invasion

Noun

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

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
In January 2025, the Commissioners Court approved a policy along party lines giving sheriff’s deputies the ability to issue trespass warnings to anyone in violation of the decorum policy.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of trespass

Noun

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

Definition of incursion

Browse Nearby Words

encroaching

encroachment

encroachments

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Encroachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encroachment. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of encroachment

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on encroachment

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

rigmarole

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

How to Pronounce the Trickiest Menu Items

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Words of the Week - Aug. 21

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes