One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
Synonyms of invasion in English:
invasion
See definition of invasion
noun
1‘the invasion of the islands took place in April’
SYNONYMS
occupation, conquering, capture, seizure, annexation, annexing, takeover, appropriation, expropriation, arrogation
overrunning, overwhelming, storming
attack, incursion, offensive, assailing, assault, onslaught
foray, sortie, raid
ANTONYMS
withdrawal
2‘every year the valley suffers an invasion of cars’
SYNONYMS
influx, inundation, inrush, rush, flood, torrent, deluge, stream, avalanche
3‘it was a terrible invasion of your privacy’
SYNONYMS
violation, infringement, interruption, disturbance, disruption, breach, infraction
intrusion into, encroachment on, trespass on, obtrusion into, interference with