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

But should audiences accept at face value every action taken by Simmers in his crusade to save his daughter? — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Her crusade garnered attention, support and a million and a half signatures. — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

In Argentina, Milei’s economic plan depends on a strong grain harvest to rebuild dollar reserves and sustain his crusade against inflation. — Dan Restrepo, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

But horses still are shipped to Mexico or Canada for slaughter, so horse rescue operations see their job as a moral crusade. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026