Break and Encroach

Break

Break verb - To go beyond the limit of.
Usage example: a menu with prices that is likely to break the budgets of all but the wealthiest of diners

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

Encroach

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

Break and encroach are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Break" instead a verb "Encroach".

Nearby Words: encroachment, encroaching
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