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inroad

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Synonyms of inroad

a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory

the army is finally making inroads into enemy territory

Synonyms for inroad

descent,
foray,
incursion,
invasion,
irruption,
raid

Words Related to inroad

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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“Inroad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inroad. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.

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