war cry
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.
Origin of war cry
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How to use war cry in a sentence
The moment he raised his war-cry, they would overpower the soldiers, and then the castle would offer no resistance.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonAt this moment Douglas came on the scene, raised his war-cry, and pressed hard on the English, who manfully defended themselves.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonThe garrison were making merry in the hall, when the Scots burst in upon them with the Douglas war-cry.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonBruce marking the effect shouted his war-cry and urged his men to their utmost efforts.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonHe made right for the King's pavilion, and, shouting his war-cry, actually 'cut two or three of its cords.'
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. Murison
British Dictionary definitions for war cry
a rallying cry used by combatants in battle
a cry, slogan, etc, used to rally support for a cause
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