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- [in-vey-zhuh n]
- /ɪnˈveɪ ʒən/
- /ɪnˈveɪ.ʒən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-vey-zhuh n]
- /ɪnˈveɪ ʒən/
Definitions of invasion word
- noun invasion an act or instance of invading or entering as an enemy, especially by an army. 1
- noun invasion the entrance or advent of anything troublesome or harmful, as disease. 1
- noun invasion entrance as if to take possession or overrun: the annual invasion of the resort by tourists. 1
- noun invasion infringement by intrusion. 1
- noun invasion An instance of invading a country or region with an armed force. 1
- noun invasion military: forced entry 1
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Origin of invasion
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin invāsīon- (stem of invāsiō), equivalent to invās(us), past participle of invādere + -iōn- -ion; see invade
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Parts of speech for Invasion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
invasion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
invasion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for invasion
noun invasion
- raid — a sudden assault or attack, as upon something to be seized or suppressed: a police raid on a gambling ring.
- intrusion — Law. an illegal act of entering, seizing, or taking possession of another's property. a wrongful entry after the determination of a particular estate, made before the remainderman or reversioner has entered.
- violation — the act of violating.
- onslaught — an onset, assault, or attack, especially a vigorous one.
- offensive — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
Antonyms for invasion
noun invasion
- obedience — the state or quality of being obedient.
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- withdrawal — Also, withdrawment. the act or condition of withdrawing.
- retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
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