Invade
/ɪnˈveɪd/
To enter a place where you are not welcome and cause problems, like when a big group of people comes into a quiet space without asking.
Examples
- The ants decided to invade our picnic and steal our food.
- When we play outside, the bees sometimes invade our backyard to find flowers.
- During the game, the other team tried to invade our area to score a goal.
Synonyms
enter
intrude
bother
trespass
disrupt
Antonyms
leave
retreat
respect
exit
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