different between watchword vs safeword

watchword

English

Etymology

From Middle English wacche word, wacchworde, morphologically as watch (“guard, sentinel, sentry”) +? word.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /?w?t??w??(?)d/

Noun

watchword (plural watchwords)

A word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle, belief, or rule of action; a rallying cry.
Synonyms: catchword, byword, maxim, mantra, motto
(archaic) A prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies.
Synonyms: passphrase, password, underword
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safeword

English

Etymology

safe +? word

Noun

safeword (plural safewords)

(BDSM) A word used in sadomasochistic sexual practices to indicate that a participant wants to stop.

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Verb

safeword (third-person singular simple present safewords, present participle safewording, simple past and past participle safeworded)

(BDSM) To stop a sex act by using a safeword.

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safeword

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