Synonyms of invasion

invasion

noun

in-ˈvā-zhən 

as in incursion

a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory

the invasion of the Soviet Union by Germany during World War II

Synonyms & Similar Words

• incursion
• raid
• foray
• inroad
• irruption
• descent
• onslaught
• assault
• strike
• bombardment
• siege
• aggression
• rush
• onset
• plunder
• storm
• pillage
• offensive
• ambush
• offense
• sortie
• air raid
• counterattack
• blitzkrieg
• surprise
• coup de main
• trap
• sally
• counteroffensive
• charge
• blitz
• ambuscade
• counterassault
• counterstrike
• counteraggression

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of invasion

Ukraine is urgently trying to improve its air defenses as Russia's invasion stretches into its fifth year, and on Thursday won pledges of more support from Canada. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026

Ukraine is urgently trying to improve its air defenses as Russia’s invasion stretches into its fifth year, and on Thursday won pledges of more support from Canada. — Hanna Arhirova, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

In addition to home invasion, the jury was deadlocked on the felony murder charge. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

In 1991, during the Gulf War, America and its allies began bombing Baghdad in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026