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poach

verb as in infringe upon; trespass

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Example Sentences

I try not to think about the cold years ahead, when time will slowly poach my youth and my body will begin its untoward changes.

Both are models for the type of newsperson Al Jazeera is trying to poach.

Directing her to disrobe, she would poach her in herbs in a hot tub and then literally electrify her.

Indeed, there will be lots of clients and agents and turf to poach or protect if this deal goes through.

To form cutlets similar to the fillet cutlets, place them in a frying-pan, and let them poach in water.

Drop these carefully into very hot water, and poach them gently for a few minutes.

A pretty pass of impudence to be coming that distance to poach.'

He could hardly even poach an egg, and hadn't the smallest idea of cooking.

Poach′er, one who poaches or steals game: the widgeon, from its habit of stealing the prey of other ducks; Poach′ing.

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On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to poach, such as: smuggle, appropriate, encroach, filch, intrude, and pilfer.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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