English / word
incursion
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
A sudden invasion or attack, especially into another territory.
In context
01
The border patrol successfully repelled an armed incursion by hostile forces.
02
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
Synonyms
intrusion,raid,invasion
Antonyms
retreat,withdrawal
Collocations
military incursion,border incursion,sudden incursion