CRUSADE

• (noun) a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

  "he supported populist campaigns", "they worked in the cause of world peace", "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant", "the movement to end slavery", "contributed to the war effort"

  synonyms : campaign , cause , drive , effort , movement

• (noun) 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) go on a crusade; fight a holy war

• (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", "She is crusading for women's rights", "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"

  synonyms : agitate , campaign , fight , press , push

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