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entrench
[ en-trench ]
verb (used with object)
- to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly:
safely entrenched behind undeniable facts.
- to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.).
verb (used without object)
- to encroach; trespass; infringe (usually followed by on or upon ):
to entrench on the domain or rights of another.
entrench
/ ɪnˈtrɛntʃ /
verb
- tr to construct (a defensive position) by digging trenches around it
- tr to fix or establish firmly, esp so as to prevent removal or change
- intr; foll by on or upon to trespass or encroach; infringe
Derived Forms
- enˈtrencher, noun
- enˈtrenched, adjective
Other Words From
- re·en·trench verb
Example Sentences
Will inaction lead to a more deeply entrench conflict—more violence and death—or will the problem go away on its own?
In 1905, a group of Indians from a variety of native peoples united to entrench “tribal sovereignty” against federal power.
The peace treaty was also a chance to distract from his interest in working to entrench Israel sovereignty over the West Bank.
A dogmatic person will entrench himself in his dearly held beliefs and vigorously fight that truth.
And it would entrench a mirror division between American Jews who advocate boycott and those who never could.
You may go hence if your courage fails you outright; but I'll throw up the bridge and entrench myself within these walls.
He could not entrench himself behind glittering generalities another minute.
Without losing a single man, the Fusiliers push up a low cliff and entrench themselves.
Since the Allies were not powerful enough to drive the Germans from their trenches forthwith, they, too, had to entrench.
But Abercrombie began to entrench, and sent most of his artillery to Albany, lest it should fall into the hands of the enemy.
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