What is another word for Invaded?

Pronunciation: [ɪnvˈe͡ɪdɪd] (IPA)

Invaded is a verb that means to enter a place, especially in large numbers, with the intention of taking control of it. There are several synonyms for the word invaded, including "occupied", "conquered", "seized", "captured" and "overrun". The word "occupied" is often used to describe an invasion that results in the taking over of a place without resistance. "Conquered" suggests a more forceful takeover, while "seized" implies taking something by force or with a sudden attack. "Captured" implies taking someone or something prisoner, while "overrun" is used to describe a situation where a place is overrun or overwhelmed by invaders. Regardless of which synonym is used, they all describe a takeover by force or large numbers.

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Usage examples for Invaded

And now they're here, and you're here, and my home is Invaded, and my peace is gone, and may the Lord help me-I can't.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
She heartily wished Judge Barton had seen fit to wait for an invitation before he Invaded Maylubi; and, though she declined to admit that she looked upon his coming as an omen, she was inclined to feel that he had been altogether too mixed in her romance.
"The Locusts' Years"
Mary Helen Fee
She set about her plans that evening, when she Invaded Acton's smoking-room, and her husband listened to her with a little dry smile.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton

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