invade

One entry found for invade.

Main Entry: in·vade
Pronunciation: in-vd
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): in·vad·ed; in·vad·ing
1 : to enter and spread within either normally (as in development) or abnormally (as in infection) often with harmful effects <protect the body from invading viruses> <branches of a nerve invade the skin area>
2 : to affect injuriously and progressively <gangrene invades healthy tissue>
- in·vad·er /-vd-r/ noun