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war cry

1. A cry uttered by combatants as they attack; a battle cry.

2. A phrase or slogan used to rally people to a cause.

war cry

1. (Military) a rallying cry used by combatants in battle

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

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Noun	1.	war cry - a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'" rallying cry, watchword, battle cry, cry catchword, motto, shibboleth, slogan - a favorite saying of a sect or political group
	2.	war cry - a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle battle cry, war whoop, rallying cry 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"

war cry

noun battle cry, rallying cry, war whoop, slogan Armed warriors burst into the clearing, shrieking war cries.

Translations

war cry n → grido di guerra

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