Vocabulary Entry

encroaching

|verb • adjective

verb

To intrude or advance beyond customary or established limits.

Example Sentences

"The wildlife is encroaching on the village due to deforestation."

"They were warned not to encroach on private property."

"New developments are encroaching on the natural habitats of many species."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He felt the encroaching darkness as night fell."

"The encroaching weeds were taking over her garden."

"They discussed the encroaching threat of climate change."