Added 9 October 2026 encroaching adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about encroaching at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Gradually intrusive without right or permission. we moved back from the encroaching tide Related Words: invasiveintrusivetrespassinginterferingunderminingmeddlingimpingingdiminishingprejudiceinfringinginvadingviolating Back to today's word