war whoops
Fierce attack yells
War whoops are loud, high-pitched cries associated with Native American warriors, used to intimidate enemies or signal in battle.
The term now applies to any similar shout of aggression or excitement: The kids let out war whoops as they charged down the hill.
The phrase carries stereotypical associations from old Western films.
Intense joyful excitement
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- zealIntense driving devotion
enthusiasm · euphoria · elation · jubilation · exuberance · animation · vivacity · revelry
Cost or accusation
- rallyGathering for a cause
- attackAggressive act against another
- advanceMove or progress forward
- combatArmed hostile engagement
skirmish · ambush · offensive · volley · siege · cavalry · infantry · flank
Source of potential harm
- terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear
- fearEmotional response to threat
- threatIndication of potential harm
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
alarm · ferocity · panic · startle · shock · foreboding · trepidation · apprehension
Group emotional well-being
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- solidarityUnity among allies
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- brotherhoodKinship among men
comradeship · encouragement · inspiration · motivation · alliance · cohesion · teamwork · collaboration
exhilaration
Intense joyful excitement
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
zeal · enthusiasm · euphoria · elation · jubilation · exuberance · animation · vivacity · revelry · glee
charge
Cost or accusation
combat · skirmish · ambush · offensive · volley · siege · cavalry · infantry · flank · engagement
menace
Source of potential harm
dread · alarm · ferocity · panic · startle · shock · foreboding · trepidation · apprehension · unease
morale
Group emotional well-being
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- solidarityUnity among allies
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
brotherhood · comradeship · encouragement · inspiration · motivation · alliance · cohesion · teamwork · collaboration · cooperation