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ENCROACH UPON

\ɛnkɹˈə͡ʊt͡ʃ əpˌɒn], \ɛnkɹˈə‍ʊt‍ʃ əpˌɒn], \ɛ_n_k_ɹ_ˈəʊ_tʃ ə_p_ˌɒ_n]\

Definitions of ENCROACH UPON

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2011 - English Dictionary Database

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to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate; "This new colleague invades my territory"; "The neighbors intrude on your privacy"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate; "This new colleague invades my territory"; "The neighbors intrude on your privacy"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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