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incursion

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Synonyms of incursion

a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory

there were incursions from the border every summer

Synonyms for incursion

descent,
foray,
inroad,
invasion,
irruption,
raid

Words Related to incursion

pillage,
plunder

aggression,
assault,
coup de main,
offense
(or offence),
offensive,
onset,
onslaught,
rush,
siege,
storm,
strike

charge,
sally,
sortie

ambuscade,
ambush,
surprise
(also surprize),
trap

air raid,
blitz,
blitzkrieg,
bombardment

counteraggression,
counterassault,
counterattack,
counteroffensive,
counterstrike

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“Incursion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incursion. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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