war cry
Americannoun
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a cry, word, phrase, etc., shouted in charging or in rallying to attack; battle cry.
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a slogan, phrase, or motto used to unite a political party, rally support for a cause, etc.
noun
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a rallying cry used by combatants in battle
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a cry, slogan, etc, used to rally support for a cause
Etymology
Origin of war cry
First recorded in 1740–50
Example Sentences
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"Their war cry is 'let's live life, let's live it healthily, let's live well,' and obviously this fascinates me."
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
“Warfare” wants to live in the dictionary shoehorned between war cry and war hawk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2025
The Duke then joined in the team's war cry before speaking with families and friends of the athletes.
From BBC ● May 11, 2024
His war cry of “Let’s go!” in Spanish draws motivation for Alcaraz when he faces difficulty, and revs up his fans.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 28, 2023
Then she let out her war cry, just like she did when she hollered in her crib.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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