crusader against something collocation someone who makes a determined effort to change or stop something that they believe strongly to be harmful: She was a tough crusader against corruption. He has become one of the state's leading crusaders against bullying. See
crusader He was hailed by some as a crusader against government tyranny. The organization was founded by two crusaders against the slaughter of birds for their feathers. She is a long-time crusader against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Opposing & against active resistance ad hominem adversarial against someone's beliefs alienate alienated converse countervailing discordant intifada kick kick against something lark man the barricadesidiom objector opposed opposition protest resistant sedition |