Encroach Upon (Verb)
Meaning
To intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate; "This new colleague invades my territory"; "The neighbors intrude on your privacy".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The expansion of the neighboring property does indeed encroach upon our land.
- I hope I'm not encroaching upon your patience with these constant questions.
- Please refrain from encroaching upon the rights of others.
- The heavy construction on the nearby site started to encroach upon the quiet atmosphere of our neighborhood.
- We must ensure that this new policy does not encroach upon our individual freedoms.