Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trenchon
verb
/ˈtrɛnʧɒn/
Definition
To infringe upon or encroach on something, particularly rights or privileges.
Examples
- They were careful not to trench on each other’s privacy.
- He felt that the new policies would trench on the rights of employees.
Meaning
The act of cutting into or penetrating something, often used metaphorically when referring to relationships or boundaries.
Synonyms
- Encroach
- Infringe
- Interfere
- Intrude
