“Invade” or “Inveighed”—Which to use?

“Invade” or “Inveighed”

Overview

invade / inveighed are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

invade: (verb) march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation. (verb) occupy in large numbers or live on a host. (verb) penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way.

inveighed: NA

Pronunciation

invade: ih·n·v·EY·d

inveighed: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “invade”

…deciduous trees and shrubs to invade, which also further increases fire
…also took the occasion to invade Bohemia, then shaken by internal…
…momentum, the Empire decides to invade the neutral Principality of Gallia…
…Britain attack France, Russia would invade India.
…raise a mercenary army and invade England, deposing her husband Edward…
…and China are plotting to invade and colonize Japan after first…
…if possible, and if they invade the State let them understand…
Rudely, carelessly, they invade the field of thought, of…
…an invitation by Sunqur to invade Syria, and sacked Aleppo.
…their use, which, when they invade the host, cause illnesses that…

Examples of “inveighed”

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