hawk·ish
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Definition of hawkish
1
: resembling or suggesting a hawk or the beak of a hawk in appearance
a hawkish nose He has a thatch of black curly hair and hawkish features.— Jeff Shear
2
: having a militant attitude (as in a dispute) and advocating immediate vigorous action
especially
: supporting war or warlike policies
a hawkish politician He was a frequent and persistently hawkish participant in the war councils of the Administration. — Vincent Blasi While definitions vary, "neoconservative" generally refers to formerly moderate policy advocates who favor a hawkish and assertive foreign policy to implant democracy and American values abroad. — Paul Richter
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“Hawkish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hawkish. Accessed 18 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of hawkish was in 1747
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