accroachment

/əˈkrɒmənt/ /əˈkrʊmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of advancing or gaining ground by stealthy or gradual encroachments.

“The company’s accroachment into the market was swift and unnoticed by its competitors.”

Synonyms

  • encroachment
  • inroad

Antonyms

  • retreat
  • withdrawal