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war cry
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.
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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Word History and Origins
Origin of war cry1
First recorded in 1740–50
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Example Sentences
The moment he raised his war-cry, they would overpower the soldiers, and then the castle would offer no resistance.
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At this moment Douglas came on the scene, raised his war-cry, and pressed hard on the English, who manfully defended themselves.
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The garrison were making merry in the hall, when the Scots burst in upon them with the Douglas war-cry.
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Bruce marking the effect shouted his war-cry and urged his men to their utmost efforts.
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He made right for the King's pavilion, and, shouting his war-cry, actually 'cut two or three of its cords.'
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