watchword (n.)

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

    [ Syn: war cry , rallying cry , battle cry , cry ]

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

    [ Syn: password , password , word , word , parole , parole , countersign , countersign ]

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