2syllables
entrenched
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Definitions ofentrenched
1verb
- To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
- To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
Example: "The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself."
- To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
Example: "Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign."
- To invade; to encroach; to infringe or trespass; to enter on, and take possession of, that which belongs to another; usually followed by on or upon.
- To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
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