encroach+upon
21encroach — To enter by gradual steps or stealth into the possessions or rights of another; to trespass or intrude. To gain or intrude unlawfully upon the lands, property, or authority of another …
22encroach — To enter by gradual steps or stealth into the possessions or rights of another; to trespass or intrude. To gain or intrude unlawfully upon the lands, property, or authority of another …
23encroach — v.intr. 1 (foll. by on, upon) intrude, esp. on another s territory or rights. 2 advance gradually beyond due limits. Derivatives: encroacher n. encroachment n. Etymology: ME f. OF encrochier (as EN (1), crochier f. croc hook: see CROOK) …
24impose upon — Synonyms and related words: abuse, abuse a privilege, barge in, bleed, bleed white, bother, break in, break in upon, burden with, burst in, butt in, charge, charge in, come between, crash, crash in, crash the gates, creep in, crowd in, cut in,… …
25obtrude upon — verb to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate (Freq. 1) This new colleague invades my territory The neighbors intrude on your privacy • Syn: ↑intrude on, ↑invade, ↑encroach upon • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …
26presume upon — Synonyms and related words: abuse, abuse a privilege, bleed, bleed white, bother, deceive, drain, encroach upon, exploit, foist on, ill use, impose on, impose upon, inconvenience, make free with, make use of, manipulate, milk, misuse, obtrude… …
27infringe upon — Invade, trespass upon, encroach upon, intrude upon …
28trench on/upon — archaic border closely on; encroach upon. → trench …
29put upon — Synonyms and related words: abashed, administer, afflicted, agitated, apply, barge in, beset, bestow, bothered, break in, break in upon, burden with, burst in, butt in, cast down, chagrined, chapfallen, charge, charge in, come between, confused,… …
30To gain upon — Gain Gain, v. i. To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress; as, the sick man gains daily. [1913 Webster] Thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbors by… …
