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invading

UK
/ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/

Translations

invadingadjective
more invading
Comp.
most invading
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
invasifAu sens d’une intrusion agressive ou importune; fréquent pour des espèces ou des phénomènes qui se propagent en perturbant un milieu.
The invading species disrupted the local ecosystem.
L’espèce invasive a perturbé l’écosystème local.
envahissantQui tend à s’immiscer dans un lieu, une situation ou à y empiéter.
The invading army quickly took control of the city.
L’armée envahissante a rapidement pris le contrôle de la ville.
Synonyms
offensive
aggressive
assaulting
encroaching
intrusive
invadingnoun
invadings
pl
UK
/ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun denoting the act or process of invading.
The invading of their territory sparked immediate retaliation.
L’invasion de leur territoire a provoqué des représailles immédiates.
invadeverb

invading

Gerund

invaded
Past Simple
invaded
Past Participle
invading
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈveɪd/
US
/ɪnˈveɪd/
The army planned to invade the neighboring country at dawn.
L'armée prévoyait d'envahir le pays voisin à l'aube.
Additional translations
s'immiscerS'emploie surtout pour une intrusion jugée importune ou déplacée dans la vie privée ou l'espace personnel.
Synonyms
trespass
storm
overrun
occupy
attack
encroach
assail
intrude
Antonyms
withdraw
protect
defend

Definitions

invadingadjective
Tending to intrude or encroach upon a place or situation.
The invading army quickly took control of the city.
Characterized by aggressive or unwelcome intrusion.
The invading species disrupted the local ecosystem.
invadingnoun
The act or process of entering a place or sphere forcefully or without welcome.
The invading of their territory sparked immediate retaliation.
invadeverb
To enter a place, especially in large numbers, with the intent of taking control or causing disruption.
The army planned to invade the neighboring country at dawn.
To intrude upon or encroach on someone's privacy or personal space.
She felt uncomfortable when her colleague tried to invade her personal space during the meeting.
To spread into or over an area in a way that is unwelcome or harmful.
The invasive species began to invade the local ecosystem, threatening native plants.
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