accroaching
|ac-croach-ing|
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/əˈkroʊtʃɪŋ/
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/əˈkrəʊtʃɪŋ/
(accroach)
seize without right
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accroach' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'acrochen,' where 'a-' meant 'toward' and 'crochen' meant 'to hook or seize.'
Historical Evolution
'acrochen' transformed into the modern English word 'accroach' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hook or seize,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to seize or take control of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to seize or take control of something, often in a gradual or stealthy manner.
The king was accused of accroaching power from the nobles.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 22:21