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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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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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