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- pronunciation:
- ihn
veId
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
invades, invading, invaded |
| definition 1: |
to enter as an enemy, by force, in order to conquer or plunder.
The German army invaded Poland in 1939.- synonyms:
- assault, raid, storm, strike
- similar words:
- attack, overrun, overwhelm
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| definition 2: |
to disturb or break into without being asked or wanted; intrude on; violate.
He invaded her privacy by walking into the room without knocking.- synonyms:
- intrude on
- similar words:
- breach, disturb, trespass upon, violate
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| related words: |
enter, raid, storm |
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| derivations: |
invadable (adj.), invader (n.) |
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