Synonyms for encroaching
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
That encroaches.
She could hardly see anything in the encroaching darkness.
Example sentences
- invasive The English ivy is considered an invasive species.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| encroaching | steady | |
| invasive | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- invasive3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (invasive3 = 3 syllables).