ENTRENCH


Meaning of ENTRENCH in English

v. Function: verb

1 to establish so solidly or strongly as to make dislodgment or change extremely difficult FF1C; prejudices entrenched for generations FF1E;

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

Related Words: 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 Words: interfere, intervene

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

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.