INVASIONS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word invasions. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for INVASIONS
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| aggression | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition to behave aggressively • a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked • the act of initiating hostilities • deliberately unfriendly behavior | ||||||||
| attack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • an offensive move in a sport or game • intense adverse criticism • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation • the act of attacking • a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase • a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition • the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) • strong criticism verb • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing • take the initiative and go on the offensive • attack someone physically or emotionally • set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task • begin to injure | ||||||||
| foray | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sudden short attack • an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence) verb • steal goods; take as spoils • briefly enter enemy territory | ||||||||
| incursion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers) • an attack that penetrates into enemy territory • the mistake of incurring liability or blame | ||||||||
| invasion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder • any entry into an area not previously occupied • (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body | ||||||||
| offensive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • for the purpose of attack rather than defense • causing anger or annoyance • morally offensive • unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses noun • the action of attacking an enemy adjective satellite • violating or tending to violate or offend against • causing or able to cause nausea | ||||||||
| onslaught | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden and severe onset of trouble • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) | ||||||||
| raid | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sudden short attack • an attempt by speculators to defraud investors verb • search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on • enter someone else's territory and take spoils • take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock • search for something needed or desired | ||||||||
| raiding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding | ||||||||
| encroachment | nounn | |||||||
noun • any entry into an area not previously occupied • entry to another's property without right or permission • influencing strongly | ||||||||
| intrusion | nounn | |||||||
noun • any entry into an area not previously occupied • entrance by force or without permission or welcome • the forcing of molten rock into fissures or between strata of an earlier rock formation • rock produced by an intrusive process • entry to another's property without right or permission | ||||||||
