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    hawkish
    /ˈhɔːkɪʃ/

    adjective

    • 1. resembling a hawk in nature or appearance: "his hawkish nose"
    • 2. advocating an aggressive or warlike policy, especially in foreign affairs: "the administration's hawkish stance"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHAWKISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    HAWKISH definition: 1. supporting the use of force in political relationships rather than discussion or other more…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hawkishHawkish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of HAWKISH is resembling or suggesting a hawk or the beak of a hawk in appearance. How to use hawkish in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › hawkishHAWKISH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Hawkish definition: resembling a hawk, as in appearance or behavior.. See examples of HAWKISH used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHAWKISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Journalists use hawkish to describe politicians or governments who are in favour of using force to achieve something, rather than using peaceful and diplomatic methods.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hawkishHawkish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Someone who's hawkish is in favor of going to war with other countries. The president's hawkish advisors will frequently recommend military solutions to conflicts.

  7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › hawkishhawkish - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 12, 2024 · hawkish (comparative more hawkish, superlative most hawkish) Resembling a hawk in appearance or behaviour. Supportive of warlike foreign policy; bellicose ; inclined toward military action.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhawkish adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of hawkish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.