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INVADES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Invades.

Invades - as a verb

March aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

Example: "Hitler invaded poland on september 1, 1939"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
occupy15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assail6attack12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate

Example: "This new colleague invades my territory"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encroach uponintrude onobtrude upon
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come inenter5get inget intogo ingo intomove into
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Occupy in large numbers or live on a host

Example: "The kudzu plant infests much of the south and is spreading to the north"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infest9overrun10

Penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way

Example: "The cancer had invaded her lungs"

Example Sentences

"The military invades the enemy's territory."
"The army invades the neighboring country."
"The virus invades the body's cells."
"The invasive species invades a new ecosystem."
"The enemy invades our homeland."
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Word Game Points

Is INVADES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, invades is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INVADES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is INVADES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, invades is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INVADES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is INVADES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, invades is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INVADES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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