Synonyms for

Invaded

Verb / ˌɪˈnveɪdʌd / / ˌɪˈnveɪdɪd / Another word for invaded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to enter forcefully as an enemy; to intrude on someone's privacy or rights

Synonyms & similar words

invade occupy intrudeon obtrudeupon overrun encroachupon infest conquer occupy raid attack assault penetrate intrude trespass violate encroach infringe breach overrun invade storm besiege overwhelm swamp flood engulf

Synonyms by register

Formal

assaulted occupied infiltrated breached

Informal

stormed hit overran

Literary

descended upon swept over

Antonyms

liberated freed protected defended repelled resisted withdrew

Common collocations

  • invaded the country
  • invaded the territory
  • invaded our privacy
  • invaded the market
  • invaded the home
  • invaded the airspace
  • invaded the mind

Word family

noun invasion
verb invade
adjective invasive

Usage note

The word 'invaded' typically refers to a hostile military incursion into a territory. It can also be used metaphorically for unwanted intrusions into personal space or privacy.

Example sentences

  1. The ants invaded the picnic blanket.
  2. The aliens invaded Earth in the movie.
  3. The teacher told the students not to invade each other's personal space.
  4. The hackers invaded the company's computer system.
  5. The army invaded and occupied the enemy's territory.

Quotes

  • The universe is not hostile, nor yet is it friendly. It is simply indifferent. - Carl Sagan
  • I'm not a pessimist, I'm a realist. And my reality is that we are being invaded. They are everywhere. - Jonathan Davis
  • The Romans invaded Britain in 55 BC.

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