Definition of crusade - Rhyme Finder

Definitions

Noun

a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"

Noun

any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims

Verb

exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women''s rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"

Verb

go on a crusade; fight a holy war

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Synonyms

agitate campaign cause drive effort fight movement press push

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More General Terms

advertise advertize campaign expedition hostile expedition military expedition promote push take the field venture

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More Specific Terms

ad blitz ad campaign advertising campaign anti-war movement campaigning candidacy candidature charm campaign consumerism electioneering feminism feminist movement fund-raising campaign fund-raising drive fund-raising effort gay lib gay liberation movement lost cause political campaign reform war women''s lib women''s liberation movement youth crusade youth movement

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