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

Others are still in favor of a crusade against the civilizational enemies China and Iran. — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Up the hillside there ever pours in reinforcements, clutching cans of beer and occasionally flags…There is something about it all of a children’s crusade, the young people look so innocent and take their pleasure so gravely. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

So why are so many Republicans and even some Republican state attorneys general joining in his crusade against Fauci? — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Becerra promised to continue Newsom’s legal crusade against cities that do not plan or build enough housing under state law. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026