incursive
Tending to intrude
Incursive describes something that makes incursions—raids, invasions, or encroachments into territory or domains.
The word typically characterizes military forces, hostile groups, or anything that aggressively penetrates boundaries: incursive attacks along the border, the incursive spread of invasive species.
It emphasizes the act of pushing inward rather than the damage done.
Sudden attack for plunder
- invadingEntering by force
- attackingActively engaging offensively
- assailingVigorously attacking or criticizing
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
marauding · plundering · conquering · occupying · annexing · expansionist · territorial · aggressive
Prone to interfering
- encroachingGradually intruding on territory
- trespassingUnauthorized presence on property
- invadingEntering by force
- interferingIntruding in others' affairs
obtrusive · presumptuous · uninvited · unwelcome · interloping · overstepping · infringing · prying
Gradually intruding on territory
- infiltratingEntering covertly to gather information
- penetratingPassing into or through
- permeatingSpreading throughout completely
- creepingMoving slowly, stealthily
expanding · advancing · proliferating · spreading · infestation · overrunning · engulfing · seeping
raiding
Sudden attack for plunder
- invadingEntering by force
- attackingActively engaging offensively
- assailingVigorously attacking or criticizing
offensive · marauding · plundering · conquering · occupying · annexing · expansionist · territorial · aggressive · hostile
meddlesome
Prone to interfering
- encroachingGradually intruding on territory
- trespassingUnauthorized presence on property
- invadingEntering by force
interfering · obtrusive · presumptuous · uninvited · unwelcome · interloping · overstepping · infringing · prying · nosy
encroaching
Gradually intruding on territory
- infiltratingEntering covertly to gather information
- penetratingPassing into or through
- permeatingSpreading throughout completely
creeping · expanding · advancing · proliferating · spreading · infestation · overrunning · engulfing · seeping · pervading
incursivedefensive
Protective or easily threatened
protective · guarding · fortifying · shielding · repelling
incursiveretreating
Moving back from advance
withdrawing · receding · excursive · outgoing · departing
- border incursionArmed crossing into territory