English dictionary
invade
/I/n'v/eI/d/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
ExamplesHitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939.
Synonyms occupySource: WordNet 3.0
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to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate
ExamplesThis new colleague invades my territory.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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occupy in large numbers or live on a host
Source: WordNet 3.0
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penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way
ExamplesThe cancer had invaded her lungs.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To go into or upon; to pass within the confines of; to enter; -- used of forcible or rude ingress.
Source: webster1913
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To make an invasion.
Source: webster1913