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Irruption

noun

/ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Meaning

a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption

a sudden and violent entry or invasion

The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.

The irruption of protesters surprised the authorities.

invasion, incursion, raid, eruption, outbreak, surge

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invasion, incursion, raid, eruption

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invasion, incursion, outbreak, surge

withdrawal, retreat, evacuation, departure

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withdrawal, retreat, evacuation, departure

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retreat, withdrawal

sudden irruption, military irruption, irruption of violence, violent irruption, irruption of protesters, irruption into

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sudden irruption, military irruption, irruption of violence

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sudden irruption, violent irruption, irruption of protesters, irruption into

dependence on or trust in someone or something

the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs

Instead of; in place of.

The action of defending from or resisting attack.

A change in the pitch or tone of voice when speaking that expresses meaning or emotion

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.