encroached Get Printable Handwriting Rhymes Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to gradually move or advance into another's territory or space. Example Sentence The weeds had encroached upon my beautiful garden. Synonyms intrude; trespass; invade Antonyms retreat; recede Hear It! Say It! Write It! encroached Switch to cursive Start Rhymes One Syllable Rhymes (3) broached coached poached Two Syllable Rhymes (2) approached encroached Share with your friends: