Invade

verb

/ɪnˈveɪd/

Word Frequency: 2.9

Definitions

1.verbTo move into.

"Under some circumstances police are allowed to invade a person's privacy."

2.verbTo enter by force in order to conquer.

"Argentinian troops invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982."

3.verbTo infest or overrun.

"The picnic was invaded by ants."

4.verbTo attack; to infringe; to encroach on; to violate.

"The king invaded the rights of the people."

5.verbTo make an unwelcome or uninvited visit or appearance, usually with an intent to cause trouble or some other unpleasant situation.

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