crusading Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. 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
    campaign; agitate; fight; push; crusade; press.
    • The liberal party pushed for reforms
    • She is crusading for women's rights
    • The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
  2. verb go on a crusade; fight a holy war
    crusade.

WordNet


Cru*sad"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to a crusade; as, a crusading spirit.

Webster 1913