Synonyms for watchword

Synonyms for (noun) watchword

Synonyms: parole, password, countersign, word, watchword

Definition: a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

Usage: he forgot the password

Similar words: arcanum, secret

Definition: information known only to a special group

Usage: the secret of Cajun cooking


Similar words: positive identification

Definition: evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance

Usage: a system for positive identification can prevent the use of a single identity by several people


Synonyms: rallying cry, battle cry, war cry, watchword, cry

Definition: a slogan used to rally support for a cause

Usage: a cry to arms; our watchword will be `democracy'

Similar words: slogan, shibboleth, catchword, motto

Definition: a favorite saying of a sect or political group


Visual thesaurus for watchword