as in hawks
one who urges or attempts to cause a war
a government dominated by militarists
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Russian hawks long have urged the Kremlin to respond to the growing Ukrainian attacks by striking Kyiv’s allies in Europe with conventional weapons, arguing that European NATO members wouldn’t dare to retaliate and enter a direct military conflict with the world’s largest nuclear power.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026 -
China hawks in Washington still advocate for a tougher line on Beijing to protect American interests, and the midterms could usher in a more hawkish Congress.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Earlier this month, Amnesty International accused the military of killing 100 civilians at a market while targeting militants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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The ministry, part of Gaza’s Hamas-run government, does not give a breakdown between civilians and militants.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Putin, who ordered troops into Ukraine in February 2022, casts European powers as warmongers for supporting Ukraine with tens of billions of dollars in support, weapons and intelligence.—
Guy Faulconbridge,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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The Pope has been criticized by sanctimonious warmongers for being inappropriately religious.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Militarists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militarists. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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