war cry meaning and definition

WAR CRY noun

Definition of war cry (noun)

1. a slogan used to rally support for a cause
   • "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"
   • synonyms: battle cry, cry, rallying cry, watchword
2. a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle
   • synonyms: battle cry, rallying cry, war whoop