Synonyms of incursion

incursion

noun

in-ˈkər-zhən 

as in invasion

a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory

there were incursions from the border every summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incursion

The incursions reportedly forced the base to temporarily relocate its F-22 fighters and highlighted both legal and operational limitations surrounding responses to drones flying over US territory. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

As the Israeli media focussed intently on the incursion, Einhorn grew restless about the progress of the pro-Qatar campaign. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

As Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on, drone incursions into Romania’s airspace have increased significantly. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

European authorities have linked Moscow to a rising number of drone incursions, sabotage incidents, cyberattacks, and other hostile acts across the continent in recent months. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026