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Definitions for Entrench
[1] to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly: safely entrenched behind undeniable facts.
[2] to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.).
[3] to encroach; trespass; infringe (usually followed by on or upon ): to entrench on the domain or rights of another.
[4] (tr) to construct (a defensive position) by digging trenches around it
[5] (tr) to fix or establish firmly, esp so as to prevent removal or change
[6] (intr; foll by on or upon) to trespass or encroach; infringe
Words related to Entrench
ingrain, strengthen, fortify, ensconce, embed, define, plant, set, fence, confirm, fix, protect, seat, settle, install, lodge, found, implant, infix, root
Words nearby Entrench
entreaty, entrechat, entrecôte, entrelac, entremets, entrench, entrenchment, entrepreneur, entrepôt, entresol, entropion
Origin of Entrench
First recorded in 1545–55; en-1 + trench
Other words from Entrench
re·en·trench , verb
un·en·trenched , adjective
Synonyms for Entrench
define, embed, ensconce, fortify, ingrain, strengthen, anchor, confirm, fence, fix, found, ground, implant, infix, install, lodge, plant, protect, root, seat, set, settle, dig in, hole up