entrench
- 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.).
- to encroach; trespass; infringe (usually followed by on or upon): to entrench on the domain or rights of another.
Origin of entrench
Synonyms for entrench
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ingrain, strengthen, fortify, ensconce, embed, define, plant, set, fence, confirm, fix, protect, seat, settle, install, lodge, found, implant, infix, rootExamples from the Web for entrench
Contemporary Examples of entrench
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.
Republicans: Check Your PremisesNovember 9, 2012
That means, as Defense Secretary Robert Gates recently noted, that a military strike will likely entrench Iranian tyranny.
Historical Examples of entrench
They entrench themselves in fortresses against the Indians and wild beasts.
The Field of IceJules Verne
Some entrench the gates, or bring up supply of stones and poles.
The Aeneid of VirgilVirgil
The convicts might entrench themselves at that point, and defend it.
In Search of the CastawaysJules Verne
But we will entrench and defend ourselves till your return.'
Our Home in the Silver WestGordon Stables
"Every time you bribe these rascals for a franchise you entrench them," he cried.
A Far Country, CompleteWinston Churchill
entrench
intrench
- (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