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