Exceed and Encroach

Exceed

Exceed verb - To go beyond the limit of.
Usage example: by resorting to corporal punishment, the teacher had clearly exceeded his authority
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Encroach and exceed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Encroach" instead a verb "Exceed".

Nearby Words: exceeding, exceeded

Encroach

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

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

Nearby Words: encroachment, encroaching
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