war cry

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noun
  1. a cry, word, phrase, etc., shouted in charging or in rallying to attack; battle cry.

  2. a slogan, phrase, or motto used to unite a political party, rally support for a cause, etc.

Origin of war cry

1
First recorded in 1740–50

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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. Murison
  • At 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. Murison
  • The 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. Murison
  • Bruce marking the effect shouted his war-cry and urged his men to their utmost efforts.

    King Robert the Bruce | A. F. Murison
  • He 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

war cry

noun
  1. a rallying cry used by combatants in battle

  2. a cry, slogan, etc, used to rally support for a cause

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