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WATCHWORD Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word watchword. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word watchword. (close relations)
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password
nounn
noun

• a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

byword
nounn
noun

• a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

catchword
nounn
noun

• a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual

• a word printed at the top of the page of a dictionary or other reference book to indicate the first or last item on that page

mantra
nounn
noun

• a commonly repeated word or phrase

• (Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns

maxim
nounn
noun

• a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

• English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)

motto
nounn
noun

• a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual

countersign
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

• a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed

verb

• add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity

cry
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

• a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

• a slogan used to rally support for a cause

• a fit of weeping

• the characteristic utterance of an animal

verb

• utter a sudden loud cry

• shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

• utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

• proclaim or announce in public

• demand immediate action

• utter a characteristic sound

• bring into a particular state by crying

parole
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a promise

• a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

• (law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release are complied with

verb

• release a criminal from detention and place him on parole

word
nounn
noun

• a unit of language that native speakers can identify

• the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)

• a brief statement

• the sacred writings of the Christian religions

• information about recent and important events

• a verbal command for action

• an exchange of views on some topic

• a promise

• a string of bits stored in computer memory

• a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

verb

• put into words or an expression

battle cry
nounn
noun

• a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle

• a slogan used to rally support for a cause

rallying cry
nounn
noun

• a slogan used to rally support for a cause

• a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle

war cry
nounn
noun

• a slogan used to rally support for a cause

• a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle

Best Hypernyms For WATCHWORD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for watchword, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
arcanum catchword motto secret shibboleth slogan
Phrases (1)
positive identification

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