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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.

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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.battle cry - a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle
cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell, call - a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
2.battle cry - a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"
catchword, motto, shibboleth, slogan - a favorite saying of a sect or political group

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.
Translations
battle cry ngrido di battaglia
battle cry ngrido di battaglia


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Now he was close upon them, and had there been any doubt before, the wild battle cry which rang from a thousand fierce throats turned the hopes of the royalists cold within their breasts.
Just then Uncas struck his tomahawk deep into the post, and raised his voice in a shout, which might be termed his own battle cry.
 
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