Crusading \Cru*sad"ing\, a. Of or pertaining to a crusade; as, a crusading spirit. Crusade \Cru*sade"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Crusaded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Crusading}.] To engage in a crusade; to attack in a zealous or hot-headed manner. ``Cease crusading against sense.'' --M. Green.