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Synonyms of inroad

6 similar words

Another word for inroad is foray. Other synonyms of inroad are inbreak, inbreaking, infall, raid and invade.

Synonyms and similar words for inroad

nounAn advance into enemy territory, an attempted invasion; an encroachment, an incursion.

  • foray
  • inbreakA sudden violent inroad or incursion; an irruption; a breaking in.
  • inbreakingThe act of breaking in; incursion; invasion; inroad.
  • infallAn incursion; an inroad.
  • raid

verbTo make an inroad into (something).

Meaning of inroad

  1. noun An advance into enemy territory, an attempted invasion; an encroachment, an incursion.
  2. noun Often followed by in, into, or on: initial progress made toward accomplishing a goal or solving a problem.
  3. verb To make advances or incursions.

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Questions about synonyms of inroad

What is another word for inroad?
Inroad has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as foray, inbreak, inbreaking, infall, raid and invade.
What does inroad mean?
Inroad means an advance into enemy territory, an attempted invasion; an encroachment, an incursion.

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