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Erode vs Encroachment - What's the difference?

erode | encroachment |

As a verb erode

is .

As a noun encroachment is

an entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.

erode

English

Verb

(erod)
  • To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction

    • Derived terms

    * erosion English ergative verbs ----

    encroachment

    English

    Alternative forms

    * incroachment

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • An entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon; an advance beyond former borders; intrusion; incursion.
  • An intrusion upon another's possessions or rights; infringement.
  • That which is gained by such unlawful intrusion.
  • (legal) An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.

    • Related terms

    * encroach