In″road′ (ĭn″rōd′), n. The entrance of an enemy into a country with purposes of hostility; a sudden or desultory incursion or invasion; raid; encroachment.
The loss of Shrewsbury exposed all North Wales to the daily inroads of the enemy. Clarendon.
With perpetual inroads to alarm,
Though inaccessible, his fatal throne. Milton.
Syn. — Invasion; incursion; irruption. See Invasion.