WATCHWORDS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word watchwords. (close relations)
Definition of WATCHWORDS
Best Alternative Words for WATCHWORDS
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proverbs | nounn | |||||||
noun • an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon) | ||||||||
buzzwords | nounn | |||||||
noun • stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition | ||||||||
bywords | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people | ||||||||
catchphrases | nounn | |||||||
noun • a phrase that has become a catchword | ||||||||
mantras | nounn | |||||||
noun • a commonly repeated word or phrase • (Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns | ||||||||
maxims | 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) | ||||||||
mottos | nounn | |||||||
noun • a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual | ||||||||
sayings | nounn | |||||||
noun • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | ||||||||
slogans | nounn | |||||||
noun • a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||