Invasion
Invasion noun - A sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory.
Usage example: the invasion of the Soviet Union by Germany during World War II
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Synonyms for Invasion
Offensive is a synonym for invasion in attack topic. In some cases you can use "Offensive" instead a noun "Invasion", when it comes to topics like assault, encroachment.
Offensive
Offensive noun - The act or action of setting upon with force or violence.
Usage example: the primary offensive by the ground forces will commence at dawn tomorrow
Invasion is a synonym for offensive in attack topic. You can use "Invasion" instead a noun "Offensive", if it concerns topics such as assault, encroachment.
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| allied | allied invasion | allied offensive |
| original | original invasion | original offensive |
| initial | initial invasion | initial offensive |
| entire | entire invasion | entire offensive |
| Other adjectives: real, successful, violent, massive, new, major, military, imperial, next, impending, last, failed, all-out, sudden, full-scale. | ||
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- This act forced the Clans to delay the invasion for a year while they elected a new ilKhan and bought the Inner Sphere much needed time to regroup and rearm before the offensive resumed.
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The invasion is easily repelled, but this an exception in the middle of a general offensive all over the country.
Source: Film / Full Metal Jacket - More controversial is the so-called 'Soviet offensive plans theory', which posits a planned Soviet invasion of Germany concocted by Stalin around the same time.
Source: Inevitable Mutual Betrayal
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