Encroaching Definition & Meaning
encroaching
- adjective
- gradually intrusive without right or permission; "we moved back from the encroaching tide"; "invasive tourists"; "trespassing hunters"
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- What does encroaching mean?
- gradually intrusive without right or permission; "we moved back from the encroaching tide"; "invasive tourists"; "trespassing hunters"
- What part of speech is encroaching?
- Encroaching is an adjective.