Decree and Encroach

Decree

Decree verb - To request the doing of by virtue of one's authority.

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

Nearby Words: decreed, decreeing

Encroach

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

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

Nearby Words: encroachment, encroaching
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