(also intrench) verb
[VN] [usuallypassive] (sometimes disapproving) to establish sth very firmly so that it is very difficult to change:
Sexism is deeply entrenched in our society. * entrenched attitudes / interests / opposition * This idea had firmly entrenched itself in his consciousness.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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