invade
verb (used with object), in·vad·ed, in·vad·ing.
verb (used without object), in·vad·ed, in·vad·ing.
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raid, violate, plunder, pillage, ravage, occupy, breach, storm, infect, penetrate, loot, infest, overrun, maraud, permeate, crash, burglarize, infringe, interfere, accessExamples from the Web for invade
Contemporary Examples of invade
When they invade new territory, populations are low, and the queen has limited mate options.
Mongooses, Meerkats, and Ants, Oh My! Why Some Animals Keep Mating All in the FamilyHelen Thompson
December 29, 2014
On August 9, 1969, Manson sent four of his disciples to invade the home of film director Roman Polanski, who was away on a shoot.
Why do celebrities complain about their privacy being invaded when they invade their own so readily?
But then the conversation turns to the question occupying all minds in Ukraine: Will Putin invade?
Russia has been poised to invade Ukraine on multiple occasions and it has not happened yet.
Russia’s Military Is Already in East Ukraine. Will There Be a Full-Scale Invasion?James Miller
August 2, 2014
Historical Examples of invade
Would it be wise to invade this home just at this juncture and introduce boarders?
Ester Ried Yet SpeakingIsabella Alden
General Lee was encouraged to assume the offensive, and to invade Pennsylvania.
The Nation in a NutshellGeorge Makepeace Towle
The fragrance and beauty of the lily seemed suddenly to invade his spirit.
Cleo The MagnificentLouis Zangwill
The British were about to invade the colonies from Canada by way of that lake.
Well––er––do you think they intend to invade our upper range this year?
Hidden WaterDane Coolidge