war cry

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war′ cry′, 

1. Military 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.
• 1740–50

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war cry noun

1. a rallying cry used by combatants in battle
2. a cry, slogan, etc, used to rally support for a cause