ENTRENCH


Meaning of ENTRENCH in English

verb

1.

to establish so solidly or strongly as to make dislodgment or change extremely difficult

prejudices entrenched for generations

Synonyms: embed, fix, infix, ingrain, lodge, root

Related Word: found, ground; implant; confirm, define, establish, settle, strengthen

Contrasted words: eliminate, eradicate, root out, uproot; banish, cast out, eject, expel; remove

Antonyms: dislodge

2.

Synonyms: trespass 2, encroach, infringe, invade

Related Word: interfere, intervene

Idioms: break in upon, stick one's nose into

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