Encroachment

Synonyms of encroachment

• intrusion
• trespass
• infringement

Antonyms of encroachment

• retreat
• withdrawal
• recession

Collocations of encroachment

illegal encroachment

Frequency: 80 %

The company was fined for illegal encroachment on protected land.

territorial encroachment

Frequency: 70 %

The country protested against the territorial encroachment by its neighbor.

property encroachment

Frequency: 65 %

The dispute arose due to property encroachment by the neighboring landowner.

environmental encroachment

Frequency: 60 %

The construction project caused significant environmental encroachment on the nearby wetlands.

urban encroachment

Frequency: 50 %

The rapid urban encroachment into rural areas is causing strain on resources.

Idiomatic Expressions for encroachment

• Phrase: encroachment on someone's territory
  Meaning: intruding on or taking over someone's domain or area of control
  Usage: The new company's expansion plans led to encroachment on the competitor's territory.