battle cry

noun

1. a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle

   Synonyms

   • war cry, war whoop, rallying cry

   Less specific

   • cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation

2. a slogan used to rally support for a cause; “a cry to arms”; “our watchword will be `democracy’”

   Synonyms

   • war cry, rallying cry, cry, watchword

   Less specific

   • motto, slogan, catchword, shibboleth