Appropriate and Encroach

Appropriate

Appropriate verb - To take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right.
Usage example: archaeologists once freely appropriated artifacts excavated at ancient African sites for their museums in Europe

Encroach and appropriate are semantically related In some cases you can use "Encroach" instead a verb "Appropriate".

Encroach

Encroach verb - To advance gradually beyond the usual or desirable limits.
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Synonyms for Encroach

Appropriate and encroach are semantically related in business topic. Sometimes you can use "Appropriate" instead a verb "Encroach".

Nearby Words: encroachment, encroaching
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