Definition of Watchword

1. Noun. A slogan used to rally support for a cause. "Our watchword will be `democracy'"

Exact synonyms: Battle Cry, Cry, Rallying Cry, War Cry
Generic synonyms: Catchword, Motto, Shibboleth, Slogan

2. Noun. A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group. "He forgot the password"
Exact synonyms: Countersign, Parole, Password, Word
Generic synonyms: Arcanum, Secret, Positive Identification

Definition of Watchword

1. n. A word given to sentinels, and to such as have occasion to visit the guards, used as a signal by which a friend is known from an enemy, or a person who has a right to pass the watch from one who has not; a countersign; a password.

2. n. A word given to sentinels, and to such as have occasion to visit the guards, used as a signal by which a friend is known from an enemy, or a person who has a right to pass the watch from one who has not; a countersign; a password.

Definition of Watchword

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Watchword

watchfulnesses
watching
watchmaker
watchmaker's cramp
watchmakers
watchmaking
watchmakings
watchman
watchman
watchmen
watchout
watchouts
watchstrap
watchtower
watchtowers
watchword (current term)
watchwords
watch bracelet
watch cap
watch case
watch chain
watch crystal
watch fire
watch glass
watch guard
watch key
watch night
watch out
watch over
watch pocket

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