battle cry
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battle cry
n.
1. A rallying cry uttered in combat, especially while attacking.
2. A slogan used by the proponents of a cause.
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battle cry
n
1. (Military) a shout uttered by soldiers going into battle
2. a slogan used to rally the supporters of a campaign, movement, etc
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bat′tle cry`
n.
1. a cry or shout of troops going into battle.
2. a slogan used to arouse enthusiasm in a contest.
[1805–15]
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Noun | 1. | battle cry - a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle |
2. | battle cry - a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'" |
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battle cry
noun
1. slogan, motto, watchword, catch phrase, tag-line, catchword the ideological battle cry of Hong Kong
2. war cry, rallying cry, war whoop He screamed out a battle cry and charged.
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battle cry
nounA rallying term used by proponents of a cause:
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