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war cry

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noun

a cry, word, phrase, etc., shouted in charging or in rallying to attack; battle cry.
a slogan, phrase, or motto used to unite a political party, rally support for a cause, etc.

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Origin of war cry

First recorded in 1740–50

Words nearby war cry

war chest, war cloud, war correspondent, war crime, war crimes, war cry, ward, war dance, warded, ward eight, warden
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Words related to war cry

call to arms, banzai, rebel yell, war dance, war whoop

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British Dictionary definitions for war cry

war cry

noun

a rallying cry used by combatants in battle
a cry, slogan, etc, used to rally support for a cause
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