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trespass vs encroach

encroach vs trespass

trespass is a noun but encroach is not a noun.

trespass and encroach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trespass Yes No Yes No
encroach No No Yes No
As verbs, encroach is a hyponym of trespass; that is, encroach is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than trespass:
  • trespass: make excessive use of
  • encroach: impinge or infringe upon
Other hyponyms of trespass include entrench, impinge, trench.
trespass (noun) encroach (noun)
entry to another's property without right or permission
a wrongful interference with the possession of property (personal property as well as realty), or the action instituted to recover damages
trespass (verb) encroach (verb)
pass beyond (limits or boundaries) advance beyond the usual limit
break the law impinge or infringe upon
enter unlawfully on someone's property
commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
make excessive use of
Difference between trespass and encroach

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