Watchword (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• War Cry
• Cry
• Battle Cry
• Rallying Cry

Hypernyms

• Shibboleth
• Catchword
• Motto
• Slogan

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Word
• Password
• Parole
• Countersign

Hypernyms

• Positive Identification
• Secret