a war cry
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A shout used by soldiers as they attack in battle.
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- The soldiers let out a fierce war cry as they charged into battle.
- A chilling war cry echoed through the valley, striking fear into the enemy.
- The commander's powerful war cry was the signal for the attack to commence.
- Each clan had its own distinct war cry, a tradition passed down through generations.
- In the movie, the hero lets out a triumphant war cry after defeating the villain.
- Their slogan, 'For Freedom!', became the rebellion's unified war cry.
- He suppressed the urge to let out a war cry, choosing a stealthy approach instead.
- The sound of a single, desperate war cry cut through the chaos of the battlefield.
- The tribe's shaman taught the young warriors the ancient war cry of their ancestors.
- With a final, defiant war cry, the lone defender faced the approaching army.