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Plural for a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change
“A civil servant has vowed to carry on her crusade against crime despite becoming the victim of a hate campaign.”
Plural for a bold project or undertaking
“His personal crusade to acquire the continental possessions of the English kings had drained his treasury.”
Plural for a war, especially one instigated for alleged religious ends
“He was about to lead a bloodthirsty crusade in an attempt to convert Eastbourne to Methodism, when I put a microphone in his hand and taught him to tap-dance.”
Plural for a hostile strike or incursion
“He ends up meeting a crazed, katana-wielding crossdresser in the middle of the woods that begins a crusade on the village.”
Plural for an extended adventurous voyage
To lead or take part in a vigorous social, political or religious campaign
“If you're planning to crusade against injustice for a living, you need someone willing to go that extra mile to make sure there's enough injustice to crusade against.”
To campaign or advocate on an issue or for change, typically politically
To tell people about (a particular branch of) Christianity, especially in order to convert them
Begin fighting
To campaign, typically as part of an election
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