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crusade Synonyms

Another word for crusade

Choosing another word for crusade depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A vigorous, determined, and sustained campaign or movement undertaken for a political, social, or moral cause.

Usage Example

"The consumer advocate launched a lifelong campaign to improve safety standards in public transportation."

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campaign
Strong
movement
drive
cause
Weak
push

• noun (Context 2)

Any of the medieval military expeditions made by European Christians in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries to recover the Holy Land from Muslim rule.

Usage Example

"Our history seminar examined how trade routes across the Mediterranean shifted following the First holy war."

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holy war
Weak
expedition

• verb (Context 3)

To lead or take part in a vigorous, determined campaign for a social, political, or moral cause.

Usage Example

"For decades, the local journalists crusaded against municipal corruption and advocated for open-records laws."

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campaign
Strong
champion
advocate
agitate
Weak
lobby
fight

• Nearby Words

crunchily
crunchiness
crunchy
crusade
crusader
crusades
crusading

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crusade. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crusade
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