Phrase guide

rallying cry

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A form of war cry that encourages people to unite in a common cause.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: battle cry, war cry

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: battle cry, war cry

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: war cry, war whoop, battle cry

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation

3

noun

Meaning 3

a slogan used to rally support for a cause

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a cry to arms
  • our watchword will be `democracy'

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: war cry, battle cry, cry, watchword

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: motto, slogan, catchword, shibboleth

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: taisteluhuuto — Translations
  • French: cri de ralliement — Translations
  • Polish: okrzyk bojowy — Translations
  • Spanish: exclamación arengadora — Translations