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watchword

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watchword in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. a slogan used to rally support for a cause
    "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"
    war cry  rallying cry  battle cry  cry  watchword 
  2. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
    "he forgot the password"
    password  watchword  word  parole  countersign 
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