Synonyms of crusade

crusade

noun

krü-ˈsād 

as in campaign

a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal

a grassroots crusade for spending more money on our public schools

Synonyms & Similar Words

• campaign
• movement
• push
• cause
• initiative
• drive
• march
• blitz
• project
• juggernaut
• bandwagon
• mission
• attack
• assault
• bid
• offensive
• maneuver
• enterprise
• action
• undertaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crusade

So, the question is when – not if – do the wasps retreat from their crusade on Wisconsin picnics. — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Russell’s previous things, HBO put money into, but the whole anti-DEI crusade has meant that a subject matter like this has made American companies scared to invest in it. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Focus Features has the Andrew Garfield period movie The Uprising from Paul Greengrass which is based on the legend of Robin Hood in his crusade against King Richard II’s tyranny. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Pacino plays a powerful crime lord whose empire collides with Father Joe’s crusade. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026