encroaching
enc
ˈɪnk
ink
roa
roʊ
row
ching
ʧɪng
ching
/ɛnkɹˈə‍ʊt‍ʃɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "encroaching"in English

encroaching
01

gradually and subtly intruding upon or taking over something else, often to the point of causing harm or damage

Examples
The encroaching forest was slowly overtaking the farmland.
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