encroach
Definitions
To intrude on a person's territory, rights, or personal space.
To advance gradually beyond usual or acceptable limits.
Examples
The rising tide began to encroach upon the sandy beach, swallowing the children's sandcastles.
He felt that his neighbor's new fence started to encroach on his property line.
We must ensure that government regulations do not encroach upon the fundamental rights of the citizens.
Synonyms
infringe trespass intrude invade impinge overstep infiltrate