Definition of war cry
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:a cry used by a body of fighters in war
2
:a slogan used especially to rally people to a cause
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war cry
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Definition of war cry for English Language Learners
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: a shouted word or sound used by fighters in battle to give each other courage or to frighten their enemy
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: a phrase or saying that is used to make people support an idea, a cause, etc.
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