invade

1. 1

   To move into.transitive

   • Under some circumstances police are allowed to invade a person's privacy.
2. 2

   To enter by force, usually in order to conquer.transitive

   • Argentinian troops invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982.
3. 3

   To infest or overrun.transitive

   • The picnic was invaded by ants.
4. 4

   To attack; to infringe; to encroach on; to violate.

   • The king invaded the rights of the people.
5. 5

   To make an unwelcome or uninvited visit or appearance, usually with an intent to cause trouble or some other unpleasant situation.

ant. evade