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Synonyms of watchword

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Another word for watchword is password. Other synonyms of watchword are catchword and guideword.

Synonyms and similar words for watchword

nounA word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.

  • guidewordA word or phrase that serves as one's guide.
  • catchwordA word or expression repeated until it becomes representative of a particular group or time; a slogan or buzzword.
  • byword
  • maxim
  • mantra
  • motto

nounA prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends...

  • passphraseA password that comprises a whole phrase.
  • passwordA string of characters used to log in to a computer or network, to access a level in a video game, and so on...
  • underwordA word placed below another, either literally or metaphorically: a subtext; an inadequate or subordinate term or...

Meaning of watchword

  1. noun A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.
  2. noun A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.

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Questions about synonyms of watchword

What is another word for watchword?
Watchword has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as password, catchword and guideword.
What does watchword mean?
Watchword means a word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: watchword (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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