invade

To invade is to enter a country illegally or to attack it militarily. When the United States invaded Iraq in 2003, they were breaking the law by doing so.

  • The invaders were able to enter the country without being noticed.

  • The invaders were able to attack the city without being noticed.

Definition of invade

verb

to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate

Synonyms:

encroach upon, intrude on, obtrude upon

verb

march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

Synonyms:

occupy

verb

occupy in large numbers or live on a host

Synonyms:

infest, overrun

verb

penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way

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Example Sentences for invade

  • 1

    In response, the United States military began a campaign to unseat the invaders.

  • 2

    An animal invaded your realm.

  • 3

    Legitimacy isn't in the eye of the invader.

  • 4

    Cut off the head of the invader.

  • 5

    Focus on identitying the invaders inside.

  • 6

    The Japanese invade another country.

  • 7

    The area was again the target of invaders.

  • 8

    The expeditionary force invaded Greece.

  • 9

    At first, with the assistance of the Zoroastrians, the invaders are repelled.

  • 10

    Not all of the antagonistic invaders are from Mars.