in
vade
Third Person
invades
Present Participle
invading
Past Tense
invaded
Past Participle
invaded
1
to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it
- The army decided to invade the neighboring country to secure vital resources.
- Historically, empires often sought to invade and expand their territories.
- The conquerors were determined to invade the island and claim it for their empire.
- Last year, military forces successfully invaded and occupied the contested area.
- Governments around the world are currently considering whether to invade or pursue diplomatic solutions.
Synonyms:
2
to intrude upon or encroach on someone’s personal space, thoughts, or feelings
transitive
- His constant questioning seemed to invade her privacy, making her uncomfortable.
- The sadness began to invade her thoughts, overwhelming her with grief.
- She felt that her colleague was trying to invade her personal space with too many questions.
- The intrusive thoughts started to invade her mind, making it hard to concentrate.
- The memories of the accident invaded his dreams, leaving him restless at night.
Synonyms:
3
to enter a place, situation, or activity in large numbers
transitive
- The protesters invaded the government building, demanding immediate action.
- Social media platforms have been invaded by advertisements, making them harder to navigate.
- Fans invaded the stadium, filling every seat for the big game.
- The city was invaded by tourists, who crowded the streets and restaurants.
- New businesses have begun to invade the neighborhood, changing its character.
4
(of a parasite or disease) to spread into and affect an organism or part of its body
transitive
- The virus invaded his respiratory system, leading to severe pneumonia.
- The disease quickly invaded the body's tissues, spreading from one organ to another.
- Malaria can invade the liver and bloodstream, making the person very ill.
- The flu virus invaded her body, causing high fever and exhaustion.
- Once the disease invades the lungs, it can be difficult to treat.