IRRUPTION Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word irruption. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word irruption. (close relations)

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	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
	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
	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
	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
	eruption				nounn
	noun • the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material • symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible • (of volcanoes) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) • a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition) • a sudden very loud noise • the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum
	outbreak				nounn
	noun • a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

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