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

There have also been drone incursions in Estonia and Latvia resulting from Russia’s war in Ukraine. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Initial reports suggested that Russia was behind the incursion, but the German government did not confirm the reports until Tuesday. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026

An Israeli security official identified the Hamas leader as Mu'in al-Arabid, head of the General Security Apparatus, saying he was arrested during an Israeli incursion deep inside Hamas territory in Gaza. — Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

The first such meeting was held last week at Malcolm X College where several speakers railed against CPD’s response to the incursion of federal immigration authorities last year. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026