Definition and Synonyms for Invade

Definition of Invade

1. March aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation Verb
2. To intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate Verb
3. Occupy in large numbers or live on a host Verb
4. Penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way Verb

invasive
Adjective
derivation
1
1. marked by a tendency to spread especially into healthy tissue
invader
Noun
derivation
2
1. someone who enters by force in order to conquer
2. someone who enters by force in order to conquer
invasion
Noun
derivation
4
1. the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
2. (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body
3. any entry into an area not previously occupied
4. any entry into an area not previously occupied
invasive
Adjective Satellite
derivation
2
1. involving invasion or aggressive attack
2. gradually intrusive without right or permission

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Etymology for invade