Synonyms

entrenched

American

[en-trencht] / ɛnˈtrɛntʃt /

adjective

firmly or solidly established; placed in a position of strength.

One of the most firmly entrenched ideas of masculinity is that men don't cry.
surrounded by trenches dug for defensive purposes.

Government troops had finally been forced to abandon their entrenched positions, making them vulnerable to ground attack.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of entrench.

Other Word Forms

unentrenched adjective

Etymology

Origin of entrenched

entrench ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Upon his death, many observers expected greater power for the Revolutionary Guards, which are deeply entrenched in the Iranian economy.

From Barron's

After years of elevated inflation, another price hike at the pump risks reinforcing the perception that price pressures are becoming entrenched.

From Barron's

The testosterone-based view of Ab Ex is entrenched, but recent scholarship has focused attention elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mainframes are “deeply entrenched” across industries, he added.

From MarketWatch

Wasserman, chair of LA28, has close relationships with International Olympic Committee figures and is entrenched in the sports and marketing worlds.

From Los Angeles Times

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