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battle cry

noun

  1. a cry or shout of troops in battle.
  2. the phrase or slogan used in any contest or campaign.


battle cry

noun

  1. a shout uttered by soldiers going into battle
  2. a slogan used to rally the supporters of a campaign, movement, etc


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Word History and Origins

Origin of battle cry1

First recorded in 1805–15

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Example Sentences

It was because of her mother’s words, repeated to her three times, that she had the courage to hold her head up high and turn a solemn situation into a battle cry that she would not be defeated.

It has long been a battle cry in conservative circles that Christmas is under siege.

If there was ever a speech that called for a clear battle cry, this was it.

The soft cry from her quivering lips meets the rhythmic beat of our rattles: the battle cry of her living nightmare.

He has said he would not leave office if indicted, and for some that is a welcome battle cry.

If Looking is right, "We're as boring as you" could be the new—at once ingenious and depressing—equality battle cry.

They even called on Jess Morse by name, and hitched that name to the battle cry of their athletic field.

No wonder, then, that after the procession had returned to the Cathedral the battle-cry of 'Long live the Beggars!'

Richard gave it as his last battle-cry, and swung Trenchefer to beat through the Moslem's guard; when lo!

Fifthly, to remind us of the destruction of the Temple and the fearsome sound of the battle-cry of our enemies.

It was a fine thing to see thim standin' be th' battle cry iv our grand old organyzation.

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