entrench

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verb

1. fix firmly or securely (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
intrench
• Hypernyms:
fasten, fix, secure
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
2. impinge or infringe upon
- This impinges on my rights as an individual
- This matter entrenches on other domains
• Syn:
impinge, encroach, trench
• Derivationally related forms:
encroachment (for: encroach), impingement (for: impinge), impinging (for: impinge)
• Hypernyms:
trespass, take advantage
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
3. occupy a trench or secured area
- The troops dug in for the night
• Syn:
dig in
• Derivationally related forms:
entrenchment
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  dig in, impinge, encroach, trench, intrench