invasion

noun

A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government.

The entry without consent of an individual or group into an area where they are not wanted.

(medicine) The spread of cancer cells, bacteria and such to the organism.

(surgery) The breaching of the skin barrier.

Roots

vadovas- · Latin · go, walk

Synonyms for invasion

encroachmentn intrusionn incursionn inroadn razzia irruptionn assaultn raidn forayn onslaughtn attackn obtrusionn trespassn aggressionn infiltrationn blitzkriegn

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