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incursion Synonyms

Another word for incursion

Choosing another word for incursion depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sudden, brief invasion or hostile raid into foreign territory.

Usage Example

"Historical records describe several cross-border incursions along the northern frontier during the fifteenth century."

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raid
foray
Strong
sortie
invasion
inroad
attack
onslaught

• noun (Context 2)

An unwanted intrusion, entry, or encroachment into a place, sphere of activity, or natural environment (such as by water, wildlife, or a competing organization).

Usage Example

"The coastal barrier was reinforced to prevent the intrusion of seawater into the freshwater marshes."

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intrusion
encroachment
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influx
infiltration
inroad
irruption
penetration

Opposites of incursion

The opposite of incursion shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

withdrawal
retreat
evacuation
recession
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• Nearby Words

incurably
incuriosity
incurrence
incursion
indebted
indebtedness
indecency

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Incursion. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/incursion
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