pass on vs encroach

pass on and encroach both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pass on	No	No	Yes	No
encroach	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, encroach is a hyponym of pass on; that is, encroach is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pass on:

pass on (verb)	encroach (verb)
transmit information	advance beyond the usual limit
cause to be distributed	impinge or infringe upon
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
give to or transfer possession of
place into the hands or custody of
transmit (knowledge or skills)
refer to another person for decision or judgment