What does encroaching mean?
Encroaching means That encroaches..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
That encroaches..
She could hardly see anything in the encroaching darkness.
Use encroaching when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Encroaching means That encroaches..
Common synonyms include invasive, trespassing.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
She could hardly see anything in the encroaching darkness.
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