Attack
Attack verb - To take sudden, violent action against.
Usage example: our dog unexpectedly attacked the mailman, sinking his teeth into the startled man's leg
Invade is a synonym for attack in assail topic. In some cases you can use "Invade" instead a verb "Attack", when it comes to topics like assault physically.
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Then they proceed to attack and invade the nearest colonized planet for no sane reason as the humans shot them back in self defense, engaging in a short skirmish war.
Source: Aliens Are Bastards -
Spikes of Villainy: Knight Kirk, a notorious Darkwraith (actually a Chaos Servant) who can invade and attack you up to three times, wears the Armor of Thorns, which is appropriately covered in spikes.
- The Magog take advantage of the situation to invade and attack worlds freely.
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