Adjective: encroaching en'krow-ching or in'krow-ching
- Gradually intrusive without right or permission
"we moved back from the encroaching tide";
- invasive
- Advance beyond the usual limit
"The developer's plans encroached on protected land";
- infringe, impinge
- Have a negative effect on, esp. by somehow restricting; infringe upon
"This encroaches on my rights as an individual";
- impinge, entrench, trench [archaic]
See also: intrusive
Type of: advance, go on, march on, move on, pass on, progress, take advantage, trespass
Encyclopedia: Encroach