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HAWKISH

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does hawkish mean? 

HAWKISH (adjective)
  The adjective HAWKISH has 1 sense:

1. disposed to warfare or hard-line policiesplay

  Familiarity information: HAWKISH used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


HAWKISH (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

Synonyms:

hawkish; militant; warlike

Context example:

warlike policies

Similar:

unpeaceful (not peaceful)

Derivation:

hawkishness (any political orientation favoring aggressive policies)


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