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Encroach (Verb)

Advance beyond the usual limit.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The new housing development seems to encroach into the protected wildlife reserve.
Their personal space was starting to encroach on what they considered acceptable.
As the floodwaters rose, they started to encroach on the town's main street.
The neighboring business's advertising campaign began to encroach on our company's trademark.
The creeping vines began to encroach on the nearby walking path, hindering pedestrian access.

Impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

New constructions in the neighborhood may encroach on the local wildlife's habitats.
The recent policy change seems to encroach upon our freedom of speech.
However, it's also necessary to protect people's rights from being overrun, which new development could encroach upon.
The rapidly changing urban landscape appears to encroach on some traditional practices within communities.
Building such massive skyscrapers might encroach on residential areas and displace long-time residents.