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Invader

Noun

Sense 1:

A person or thing that invades or enters somewhere forcefully or without permission.

Example sentence: The army successfully repelled the invader and defended their territory.

Sense 2:

A member of a hostile or occupying force that invades a country or territory.

Example sentence: The citizens were relieved when the invader finally retreated from their city.

Verb

Sense 1:

To forcefully enter or invade a place.

Example sentence: The barbarian horde planned to invader the peaceful village under the cover of darkness.

Sense 2:

To encroach upon or intrude into someone's privacy or personal space.

Example sentence: The paparazzi constantly invades the privacy of celebrities, leaving them feeling violated.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Describing something that forcefully or aggressively takes over.

Example sentence: The invader nation imposed strict policies upon the conquered territories.

Sense 2:

Local or regional, often referring to a species or plant not native to an area.

Example sentence: Certain invader species have caused significant damage to the local ecosystem.