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- pronunciation:
- ihn
veI
zh
 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an act of entering into the territory of others with the intention of overtaking; an act or instance of invading.
The German invasion of Poland took place in 1939.- synonyms:
- aggression, foray, incursion, raid, strike
- antonyms:
- retreat, withdrawal
- similar words:
- action, assault, attack, inroad, offensive, operation
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| definition 2: |
an encroachment or intrusion.
Suddenly there was an invasion of ants happening in my kitchen. |
| definition 3: |
an act of intruding, as into another's life or affairs.
I consider your reading of my letters an invasion of my privacy.- synonyms:
- encroachment, incursion, infringement, intrusion, violation
- similar words:
- assault, attack, breach, ingress, inroad
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| definition 4: |
the beginning or onset of a disease or illness.
- synonyms:
- attack, onset
- similar words:
- beginning, start, strike
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| related words: |
aggression, charge, onset, onslaught, outbreak, trespass, war |
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