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ENTRENCH

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Fix firmly or securely

Synonyms:

entrench; intrench

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Hypernyms (to "entrench" is one way to...):

fasten; fix; secure (cause to be firmly attached)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Sense 2

Meaning:

Occupy a trench or secured area

Example:

The troops dug in for the night

Synonyms:

dig in; entrench

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

entrenchment (an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Impinge or infringe upon

Example:

This matter entrenches on other domains

Synonyms:

encroach; entrench; impinge; trench

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "entrench" is one way to...):

take advantage; trespass (make excessive use of)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

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