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crusade

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of crusade

a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
  • a grassroots crusade for spending more money on our public schools
Synonyms of crusade

bandwagon, blitz, campaign, cause, drive, juggernaut, movement, push
Words Related to crusade

assault, attack, maneuver, march, offensive

action, bid, enterprise, initiative, mission, project, undertaking

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