war cry

n.

1. A cry uttered by combatants as they attack; a battle cry.
2. A phrase or slogan used to rally people to a cause.

  See crossword solutions for the clue War-chant.

noun

A rallying term used by proponents of a cause: battle cry, call to arms, call to battle, cry, motto, rallying cry. See words.

A call made to rally soldiers for battle or to gather together participants in a campaign.

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