Definition of Crusade

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
  • 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"

Verb

  • go on a crusade
    fight a holy war
  • 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"
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213 unscramble word found using the letters crusade.
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