
Incursion
Hostile Connotation
Incursion suggests a forceful or aggressive entry into another's territory, often for conquest.
The ancient incursion decimated the defending forces.
Sudden and Deliberate
Incursions are usually sudden and planned, indicating a swift action rather than a gradual process.
The stealthy incursion caught the guards off guard. Compare with
AttackEncroachInfiltrateIntrusionInvasionPenetrateRaidTrespass
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