invasion
noun
[ ɪnˈveɪʒ(ə)n ]
• an instance of invading a country or region with an armed force.
• "Napoleon's disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812"
Similar:
occupation,
conquering,
capture,
seizure,
annexation,
annexing,
takeover,
appropriation,
expropriation,
arrogation,
overrunning,
overwhelming,
storming,
attack,
incursion,
offensive,
assailing,
assault,
onslaught,
foray,
sortie,
raid,
Origin:
late Middle English: from late Latin invasio(n- ), from the verb invadere (see invade).
