inroad vs invasion

inroad

noun
  • An advance into enemy territory, an attempted invasion; an encroachment, an incursion. 

  • Often followed by in, into, or on: initial progress made toward accomplishing a goal or solving a problem. 

invasion

noun
  • A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government. 

  • The breaching of the skin barrier. 

  • The spread of cancer cells, bacteries and such to the organism. 

  • The entry without consent of an individual or group into an area where they are not wanted. 

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