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entrench

1 of 1verb
/ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/
Forms:entrenches,entrenching,entrenched,entrenched
1

to establish deeply and firmly, often making something difficult to change or remove

  • The company's policies are deeply entrenched in its corporate culture.
  • The political party entrenched its power by passing controversial legislation.
  • If we don't address the issue now, it will only further entrench itself in our society.
  • The practice of mindfulness is currently entrenching itself in mainstream wellness routines.
  • Over the years, traditional gender roles have become deeply entrenched in some societies.
Synonyms:
2

occupy a trench or secured area

Synonyms:
3

impinge or infringe upon