crusade
/kɹusˈeɪd/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
noun
- a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
“he supported populist campaigns” - 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” - go on a crusade; fight a holy war
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Words that rhyme with crusade
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