Synonyms of incursion

incursion

noun

in-ˈkər-zhən 

as in invasion

a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory

there were incursions from the border every summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• invasion
• raid
• foray
• inroad
• irruption
• onslaught
• descent
• strike
• assault
• bombardment
• siege
• aggression
• storm
• onset
• rush
• offence
• offensive
• plunder
• ambush
• pillage
• sortie
• offense
• counterattack
• surprise
• air raid
• trap
• counteroffensive
• blitzkrieg
• coup de main
• sally
• charge
• ambuscade
• blitz
• surprize
• counterstrike
• counteraggression
• counterassault

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of incursion

The Pentagon this week announced a new counter-drone strategy following the spate of drone incursions near U.S. bases, including in the United Kingdom, but did not cite the ongoing investigation spearheaded by the FBI into what is happening in New Jersey. —Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024

These incursions drew Lebanon deeper into the Syrian conflict, forcing the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah to respond with military operations to reclaim these areas. —Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024

For now, the hostages—nobody knows for certain how many of them are still alive—remain in Gaza, and the displaced are unable to return to their villages in the north, despite Israel’s ongoing incursion in Lebanon. —Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024

Moscow could opt for a limited incursion or upping its hybrid warfare tactics to probe the alliance's conviction, Kahl said. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024