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

Lithuanian authorities urged residents in two northern counties along the Latvian border to take cover early Sunday because of a possible drone incursion, public broadcaster LRT reported. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Similar drone incursions have occurred this month in the exclusive economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria, both NATO and European Union members. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Military drone incursions have become increasingly common across Europe since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale of invasion of Ukraine, and the incident served as a reminder of the Baltic state’s vulnerability. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026

These subterranean incursions pose severe risks to public safety, essential utility grids and critical transit infrastructure. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026