Synonyms of invaded

invaded

verb

past tense of invade

as in raided

to enter for conquest or plunder

a superpower that had a tendency to invade and take over smaller and weaker countries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• raided
• ravaged
• dominated
• attacked
• conquered
• occupied
• overran
• plundered
• encroached
• stormed
• overcame
• subjugated
• assaulted
• pillaged
• overwhelmed
• despoiled
• stripped
• vanquished
• ransacked
• looted
• besieged
• sacked
• subdued
• subjected
• forayed (into)
• fought
• assailed
• overpowered
• harassed
• trespassed
• marauded
• rushed
• beset
• struck
• infringed
• crushed
• combated
• battled
• blockaded
• garrisoned
• beleaguered
• clashed (with)
• charged
• warred (with)
• invested

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protected
• defended
• guarded
• safeguarded
• shielded
• opposed
• resisted
• repelled
• submitted (to)
• withstood
• defied
• warded
• yielded (to)
• surrendered (to)
• ceded (to)
• succumbed (to)
• capitulated (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of invaded

Many invasive plants have invaded natural areas from gardens. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

None of Argentina’s players had been born when the country’s military dictatorship invaded the Malvinas in 1982, holding the islands for 73 days before British forces recaptured them in a war that killed 649 Argentine and 255 British troops. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

They were invaded in 1982 under orders from Argentina's then-military dictatorship, triggering a 10-week war won by Britain. — CBS News, 29 July 2026

Alas the aforementioned entity has invaded MJ’s mind, if not body, and destroys any idea that this passionate moment was actually real. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Advertisement Graham, who died earlier this month of an aortic dissection, spent some of his final days in Ukraine on his 10th visit to the country since it was invaded by Russia in 2022. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 28 July 2026

After Putin invaded Ukraine, Western governments grabbed almost two dozen luxury vessels to punish him and his cronies. — Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, for example, several contractors initially outperformed—but, according to a Fisher Investment analysis, much of those gains had already occurred before the invasion. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Extreme pressure is building in Middle East that could send Brent oil prices above the 2022 high of $128 per barrel after Russia invaded Ukraine, Croft said. — Spencer Kimball,chloe Taylor,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 23 July 2026