battle cry

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battle cry

The soldiers shouted their battle cry as they charged forward.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A slogan used to rally support for a cause: A word or phrase expressing a principle or goal, used to unite people behind a shared idea or movement.
    • A yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle: A loud shout or cry used historically by soldiers to boost morale, intimidate the enemy, or signal an attack during combat.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Slogan for a cause):
    • "The civil rights movement's powerful battle cry was 'We shall overcome.'"
    • "The candidate's campaign was built on the simple battle cry of 'Change now!'"
  • Noun (Military shout):
    • "The soldiers gave a fierce battle cry as they charged over the hill."
    • "In the film, the warriors' battle cry echoed across the valley before the clash."
Advanced Usage
  • "To become a battle cry": To evolve into a phrase that symbolizes and motivates a group's struggle.
    • The phrase "No taxation without representation" became a battle cry for the American colonists.
  • Figurative Use: Used to describe any strongly expressed principle or call to action in a non-military context.
    • The CEO's speech ended with a battle cry for innovation and risk-taking.
Variants and Related Words
  • War cry: A synonym, often used interchangeably with "battle cry," especially for the military shout.
  • Rallying cry: Very similar to the "slogan" meaning, emphasizing the call to unite and take action.
  • Watchword: A word or phrase that embodies a principle and guides a group's actions; closely related to the "slogan" sense.
Synonyms
  • Slogan: A short, memorable phrase used in advertising or politics.
  • Motto: A short sentence or phrase expressing a belief or ideal.
  • Shout: A loud cry (for the military sense).
  • Clarion call: A strongly expressed demand for action.
Related Phrases
  • Cry to arms: A call to prepare for or engage in a fight or conflict, literal or figurative.
    • The editorial was a cry to arms for environmental activists.
Related Idioms
  • A call to battle: While not a fixed idiom, this phrase captures the essence of a battle cry as a signal to begin a fight or major effort.
    • The leaked document served as a call to battle for the investigative journalists.
battle cry

The soldiers shouted their battle cry as they charged forward.

Noun
  1. a slogan used to rally support for a cause
    • a cry to arms
    • our watchword will be `democracy'
  2. a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle

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