1. (

• war_cry ,
• rallying_cry ,
• battle_cry ,
• cry ,
• watchword ,

) a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'" ;

2. (

• password ,
• watchword ,
• word ,
• parole ,
• countersign ,

) a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password" ;