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poaching

[poh-ching] / ˈpoʊ tʃɪŋ /
NOUN
contraband
Synonyms
STRONGEST
piracy smuggling trafficking
STRONG
bootlegging crime dealing goods moonshine plunder stuff swag theft violation
WEAK
counterfeiting rum-running wetbacking
Antonyms
WEAK
legal goods
NOUN
impingement
Synonyms
STRONG
breach contravention crime delinquency encroachment entrenchment error evildoing fault infraction infringement iniquity injury intrusion misbehavior misconduct misdeed misdemeanor sin transgression violation wrongdoing
WEAK
obtrusion unlawful entry wrongful entry
Antonyms
STRONG
behavior benefit blessing good good deed goodness manners obedience right
NOUN
obtrusion
Synonyms
WEAK
breach contravention crime delinquency encroachment entrenchment error evildoing fault impingement infraction infringement iniquity injury intrusion misbehavior misconduct misdeed misdemeanor sin transgression unlawful entry violation wrongdoing wrongful entry
NOUN
trespass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
infraction misdemeanor
STRONG
breach contravention crime delinquency encroachment entrenchment error evildoing fault infringement iniquity injury intrusion misbehavior misconduct misdeed sin transgression violation wrongdoing
WEAK
obtrusion unlawful entry wrongful entry
Antonyms
STRONG
behavior benefit blessing good good deed goodness manners obedience right
WEAK
retreat

Example Sentences

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Poaching and capturing animals for trophies and zoo exhibits had taken mountain gorillas to the verge of extinction.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Poaching the work of pop music artists appears to be the only way the DHS can utilize music that actually appeals to people younger than 50.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Poaching, poorly managed land use and other human activities have taken a massive toll.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2024

Poaching was quickly ruled out, mainly because all the dead elephants had their tusks intact.

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2023

Poaching was perfectly legal in the Book Scavenger world, and some users claimed the competitiveness made it more fun, but Emily didn’t like to do it.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman