crusading
crusading Lexical Profile
crusading Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Vigorous and determined in campaigning for a political, social, or moral cause.
"The crusading journalist spent months investigating corporate corruption in the city."
• verb
To lead or take part in an energetic and organized campaign concerning a social, political, or religious issue (present participle of crusade).
"The organization has been crusading for better public healthcare access for over a decade."
• noun
The practice or activity of leading or participating in a vigorous campaign for social, political, or religious change.
"Her tireless crusading for environmental protection eventually led to stricter conservation laws."
• Rhymes for crusading
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from the verb 'crusade' plus the suffix '-ing'; 'crusade' derives from French 'croisade' and Spanish 'cruzada', ultimately from Latin 'crux' (cross), referring to the cross emblem worn by medieval Crusaders.