INVADE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster trespass, encroach, infringe, invade mean to make inroads upon the property, territory, or rights of another trespass implies an unwarranted or unlawful intrusion encroach suggests gradual or stealthy entrance upon another's territory or usurpation of another's rights or possessions
invade verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . [transitive] invade something to enter a place in large numbers, especially in a way that causes damage or problems Demonstrators invaded the government buildings As the final whistle blew, fans began invading the pitch The cancer cells may invade other parts of the body
invade - WordReference. com Dictionary of English go into with hostile intent: [~ + object] The dictator invaded his neighboring states [no object] He was ready to invade to enter and affect in a harmful or destructive way:[~ + object] viruses that invade the bloodstream
Invaded - definition of invaded by The Free Dictionary 1 to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent 2 to enter as if to take possession: to invade a neighbor's home 3 to enter and affect injuriously or destructively: viruses that invade the bloodstream 4 to intrude upon: to invade someone's privacy 5 to encroach or infringe upon: to invade the rights of citizens