Precept and Watchword

Precept

Precept noun - Rule of personal conduct.
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Synonyms for Precept

Watchword and precept are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Watchword" instead a noun "Precept".

Nearby Words: preceptor, preceptive

Watchword

Watchword noun - A word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard.
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Precept and watchword are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Precept" instead a noun "Watchword".
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Watchword and Precept. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/precept/watchword
Precept & Watchword. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/precept/watchword>.
Watchword or Precept. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/precept/watchword.
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